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The Post-pandemic Future of Libraries
A statue of Olympic marathon gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson wears a red bandana mask outside the library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
A statue of Olympic marathon gold medalist Joan Benoit Samuelson wears a mask outside the library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine Robert F. Bukaty / AP
Even before librarians closed their doors against the pandemic, they started moving fast to keep their work going. They began shifting regular programming online; distributing stockpiles of mobile technology to the digitally needy; strengthening partnerships with schools and food donation sites; activating their maker-technology to produce PPE; helping prepare the homeless population with alternatives for shelter; and more.
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Collection Development
Books, Bytes & Beyond is a monthly showcase of new and noteworthy print and non-print releases, including books, periodicals, audio- and e-books, online resources, and video, for acquisitions and collection development librarians.
Technology . Furnishings. Supplies
Each month, Library Product News features best-in-class products for the library community--shelving, furniture, automation, equipment, supplies, and more.
Bids . RFPs
Each week, Library Bid & RFP Alert subscribers receive a comprehensive listing of that week’s solicitations via e-mail. Organized by product or service category, entries include solicitation title and reference number, location of issuing authority, closing date for responses, and a link to the full solicitation document.
Library Management . Leadership
Strategic Library focuses on innovation, best practices, and emerging trends in the complex and rapidly evolving library landscape.
