{"product_id":"pivoting-during-the-pandemic-ideas-for-serving-your-community-anytime-anywhere-paperback-softback-9780838949740","title":"Pivoting During the Pandemic; Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere (Paperback \/ softback) 9780838949740","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePivoting During the Pandemic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIdeas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKathleen Hughes (Edited by), Jamie Santoro (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780838949740\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 January 2021\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.2 x 0.7 cm, 0.215 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharing lessons learned and barriers overcome, this book will spur you towards new ways of serving your patrons during unprecedented times.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen  the pandemic suddenly forced many public libraries to close their doors or limit patron access, library staff redoubled their efforts to serve their communities in every way possible. Demonstrating their resilience by quickly pivoting to new modes of service, public libraries are continuing to offer innovative yet practical ways to connect patrons to the information and services they need and enjoy. Offering real-life examples of what it means to be a 24\/7 library, this collection from the Public Library Association (PLA) and ALA Editions shares how several libraries transitioned to virtual and socially-distanced services. No matter your library's current situation or outlook for the future, you'll be inspired to adapt their ideas to suit the needs of your own organization. Among the initiatives and topics explored are\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehomebound delivery;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitizen science programs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evirtual reference advice;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eservices to small businesses;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eremote readers' advisory and book chats;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearly literacy storytimes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealth services outreach;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etech guidance for patrons;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewifi hotspot lending; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for social media and marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","brand":"ALA Editions","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52580506337560,"sku":"9780838949740","price":23.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/pivoting-during-the-pandemic-ideas-for-serving-your-community-anytime-anywhere-paperback-softback-9780838949740","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}