Good Morning All, As the coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to spread around the world, it is a good idea for libraries to think about how they will respond if there is a community emergency, including library service response in a pandemic and provision of info and educational programs so community members can prepare. Here are a few resources to help: * Update from CDC on Feb. 24 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6908e1.htm * Medlineplus info (and links to CDC, other resources) https://medlineplus.gov/coronavirusinfections.html * ALA Pandemic Preparedness (more flu-focused than coronavirus-specific but has general guidelines libraries should consider when preparing for a possible pandemic) http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness * Library Journal article "What Public Libraries Need to Know about the Coronavirus" https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=what-public-libraries-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus * Maine CDC advisory for travelers and healthcare workers https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus.shtml * To learn more about Maine's Public Health Emergency Preparedness system https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/public-health-systems/phep/ * Maine's CDC Epidemiology Dept. is a good place to inquire about program speakers on infectious disease topics https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/index.shtml * CDC recommendations for communities and individuals to prepare for infectious disease pandemics https://www.cdc.gov/nonpharmaceutical-interventions/index.html If any of you know of other helpful links, please share with me. Thanks, Deb Deborah A. Clark, MLIS Library Management Specialist Maine State Library Portland Public Library, Third Floor 5 Monument Square Portland, ME 04101 (207)871-1765 1-800-649-7696 Ext. 765 Fax: (207)871-1703 E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> "Great Libraries Build Strong Communities"
