With most colleges and universities moving coursework online for the remainder of this semester due to the coronavirus pandemic, campus libraries are adapting to an increased demand for online services and support. Virtual reference, electronic access to textbooks, assistance for faculty, streaming content — as we make our way in this new reality of social distancing, these online resources feel more vital than ever.
Adult Spelling Bee Virtually! is a friendly competition conducted in three rounds of easy, intermediate and advanced words.
The program's goal was to bring community members together for some fun competition and companionship as a diversion from the current pandemic.
What a strange time we are living in. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a bit lonely and disconnected. Working in a small-town library can be rather isolating in itself, but when you’re cut off from your community, it’s easy to feel rather irrelevant.
With everyone stuck at home, is there even a way for library staff to connect with people? The answer is yes! I rounded up some out-of-the-box ideas for reaching patrons via social media. plus a few offline ideas for those who don’t have an internet connection.
