MSL-Continuing the Coronavirus Conversation
Time: Tuesday, Apr 21, 2020 03:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Discussion Topics:
Jamie Ritter: New federal funding for libraries; Planning for staged re-opening; curbside questions and issues;
Surveys to get more definitive data from libraries regarding financial impact of COVID 19:

  *   Successful PPP or other Stimulus Funding?
  *   Furloughs and Layoffs – definitions, impact, number of libraries affected.
  *   Filing for Unemployment – Furloughed and/or laid off library workforce
  *   Other important data?

Survey for input IMLS funding available today - $121,461. Suggestions for use of funds

  *   Zoom accounts for 1-2 years for libraries through Networkmaine

  *   Zoom Training
  *   Subsidize COVID Community Archive (Omeka platform for statewide use)
  *   Summer Reading online tool
  *   Materials to help libraries when they re-open (plastic shield, gloves, sanitizer, masks)
PLS/Annual Report – Jenny Melvin

Still need libraries to update closure info on new form

https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/directories/library_status_form.shtml

PDF of Library ID#s - https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/services/documents/Library_codes.pdf

Upcoming meetings this week regarding delivery and Maine DECD. Also working on a document to provide for guidance on re-opening from Maine CDC, Governor and DECD.

Stay well everyone!
Janet

Janet McKenney
Director, Library Development
Maine State Library
SHS 64
230 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333

207-287-5603
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