Covid-19: Informational Resources for Public Libraries - This publication began in March as a collection of information pieces related to the COVID-19 virus.  As the situation unfolded, the publication evolved to include these additional sections: Section A: Information for Library Boards GovernanceHUB FAQ - What are the rules for holding a library board meeting by remote participation? 9 Tips for Board Decision Making During COVID-19 Section B: Staff Development and Programming during Public...

July 3, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE  The great mask debate rages on. Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 16 of the weekly recap to discuss masks, the Atlantic bubble, and the return of professional sports. Plus, Nova Scotia is set to increase their social gathering numbers and how porta potties are becoming perma potties. LISTEN...

Free CFLA-CARL Webinar: Privacy, Libraries and COVID-19 Webinaire gratuit présenté par la FCAB et l’ABRC : Respect de la vie privée, bibliothèques et COVID-19 Bilingual message – message bilingue Free CFLA-CARL Webinar: Privacy, Libraries and COVID-19 Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020 Time: 1-2 p.m. ET Register here: [LINK TBD] The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming how we work and live, and with this transformation come challenges that relate to privacy, surveillance and personal security. Library...

CFLA-FCAB Executive Director - Rebecca Raven Rebecca Raven - Directrice générale de la FCAB-CFLA Bilingual message – message bilingue Hello to you all! It is with great pride in the work of our Search Committee that I can announce that we have chosen and installed Rebecca Raven in the position of CFLA-FCAB Executive Director. Rebecca starts today (July 2) and is on a one year contract with CFLA-FCAB until July 1 2021. Please join me in welcoming Rebecca to her new role – we are so pleased to...

Advocating for fundraising during emergencies How to respond to arguments that fundraising is ‘inappropriate’ during the Coronavirus pandemic 16 page PDF https://df618d67-1d77-4718-ac14-o1d78db8f9d0.filesusr.com/ugd/8bc141_fcc30817df7a4b4dbd26c72f1df089bf.pdf

Stage 3 of Ontario's COVID-19 reopening plan looms nearer Public health units in eastern, northern, much of southwestern Ontario at Stage 2 for nearly 3 weeks https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-stage-3-reopening-prospects-covid-19-1.5632829      

COVID-19 is STRESSFUL for Library Workers. Here Are Tips to Help You Feel Better. https://superlibrarymarketing.com/2020/07/01/librarymarketingshow52/ Watch Now "The Library Marketing Show, Episode 52 Angela talks about the stress that many library staff feel because of the pandemic. The worries in our personal and professional lives are causing us to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay. You are not alone. Here is a great study about how stress affects your brain. Angela shares her personal tips for...

Universal Broadband: The Time Has Come https://insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/universal-broadband-time-has-come In the weeks of COVID-19 isolation, the disparity of access to the internet has become more obvious as school-age children and adult learners have been deprived access to education and livelihoods.

Drone and Robot Book Delivery https://davidleeking.com/drone-and-robot-book-delivery/