COVID-19 is in the news, and your patrons may have questions — as may you. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which used to be called the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), is a new type of illness that originated in Wuhan, China.
Be prepared at your library with these resources, guidance, and training to keep your staff and patrons informed and safe.
Wyoming Links
- COVID-19 Information (State of Wyoming)
- Corona Virus 2019 (Wyoming Department of Health)
- Census 2020 Updates (Wyoming State Library)
- COVID-19: Free Resources for Remote Access – learning resources, fun things to do with the kids, online museum tours, and more. (Wyoming State Library)
- Wyoming State Library blog
Information Resources
- A Guide to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) for Public Libraries from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM). This extensive list includes information sources from the National Library of Medicine, MedLine Plus, Centers for Disease Control, and World Health Organization. Also included are links to Spanish-language information, news sources, maps and visualizations, and a directory of local health officials.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) – federal legislative, presidential, and regulatory documents. (govinfo)
- Coronavirus Pandemic: Reliable Government Information Resources (GPO’s Government Book Talk)
- Coronavirus Resource Guide (Law Librarians of Congress)
- 2019 Novel Coronavirus Research guide (Texas A&M University Libraries)
- Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19 (Colorado Virtual Library)
- Libraries Respond: Combating Xenophobia and Fake News in light of COVID-19 (American Library Association)
- Coronavirus Misinformation Tracking Center (NewsGuard)
Managing Your Library
- Pandemic Preparedness from the American Library Association. Includes a list of topics to include in your pandemic response policy.
- COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
- Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (American Library Association)
- Resources for Libraries on Coronavirus (EveryLibrary)
- Libraries and the Coronavirus: Evolving Information and Resources (WebJunction)
- United for Libraries Temporarily Opens Online Discussion Forums to Non-Members
- COVID-19 : Guide to Handling Materials (YALSA)
WYLD Network Libraries
- WYLD Network Extended Closure Policy Considerations Q&A
March 17, 2020; 22 minutes - Technical support for WYLD libraries (Wyoming State Library)
- WYLD library temporary closure guide (Wyoming State Library)
Schools & Youth Services
- American Association of School Librarians Town Halls
- COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel (U.S. Department of Education)
- A Roundup of Pandemic Resources for Librarians, Teachers and the Parents That We Serve (School Library Journal)
- A Mini Clearinghouse on Coronavirus, Created by Two School Librarians (School Library Journal)
- Pandemic Preparedness for School Libraries (Knowledge Quest)
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus (National Public Radio)
- How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus (PBS)
- Zoom Providing K-12 Schools Free Access to Videoconferencing Tools During COVID-19 (Open Culture)
Academic Libraries
- COVID-19 Resources for Higher Education and Academic Libraries (Ithaka S+R)
- Information for Libraries in the Wake of COVID-19 – Supporting Online Courses and Other Resources (Atla)
Training for Library Workers
Upcoming Webinars
Find upcoming webinars on the Wyoming State Library training calendar.
Recorded Webinars
- Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Successful Ways to Work Remotely (Public Library Association)
April 2, 2020; 54 minutes - American Association of School Librarians Town Hall
April 2, 2020; recording pending - Share Your Message, Not Germs: Organizing and Advocacy During Social Distancing (EveryAction)
April 1, 2020; 64 minutes - COVID-19: How One Library is Coping with Being in the Epicenter and How Controlled Digital Lending Can Benefit Libraries (SirsiDynix)
April 1, 2020; 54 minutes - Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
March 30, 2020; 60 minutes - Libraries and COVID-19: Providing Virtual Services (American Libraries Live)
March 26, 2020; 57 minutes - Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: The Current Landscape (Public Library Association)
March 26, 2020; 56 minutes
Part 1 of a series. - Librarians Stepping Up! Serving the Needs of Communities in Crisis (Library 2.0)
March 26, 2020; Four 1-hour sessions - COVID-19: How Libraries are Responding and How to Implement Books by Mail (SirsiDynix)
March 25, 2020; 39 minutes - American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Town Hall
March 24, 2020; 62 minutes - Libraries and COVID-19: Managing Strategies and Stress (American Libraries Live)
March 20, 2020; 82 minutes - COVID-19: How to Prepare Your Library for the Unexpected (SirsiDynix)
Thursday, March 19; 51 minutes - How Nonprofits Are Navigating The Coronavirus (CauseVox)
March 19, 2020; 65 minutes - Know and Go: Don’t Stand So Close to Me – Strategies you need right now to respond to COVID-19 in your face-to-face and remote work spaces (Amigos Library Services)
March 19, 2020; 61 minutes - Information Instruction at a (Social) Distance: Moving Library Instruction Online (Association of College and Research Libraries)
March 17, 2020; 58 minutes - Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 (Seattle Public Library Foundation)
March 17, 2020; 57 minutes
Presentation slides. - Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits (TechSoup)
March 12, 02020; 89 minutes
Wyoming Public Library Closures
At this time, all Wyoming public library systems have closed their buildings, but they are available to you online or by phone. Some are offering curbside pickup or other limited services. Please check your local library’s website for assistance. In addition to the statewide electonic resources at GoWYLD.net and the Free for Now resources the WSL has compiled, some local libraries have additional online offerings. Find your local library information in the Wyoming Libraries Directory.