{"product_id":"pivoting-during-the-pandemic-kathleen-hughes-9780838949740","title":"Pivoting during the Pandemic: Ideas for Serving Your Community Anytime, Anywhere","description":"\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\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kathleen Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0838949746\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780838949740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ALA Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2021","brand":"Kathleen Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44046855012607,"sku":"9780838949740","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_de24bb56-800a-4d46-894f-74df8432f3c4.jpg?v=1684986882","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pivoting-during-the-pandemic-kathleen-hughes-9780838949740","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}