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How Librarians Continue Their Work Digitally Even as Coronavirus Closes Libraries

Edsurge

Libraries are temporarily closing their doors due to coronavirus—like so many other institutions in the wake of a growing pandemic. But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ? But what does it mean for librarians to serve patrons without a library ?

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Albrecht's "Layla Videos: Learning More About Library Service, Safety, and Security From the Bestest Beagle Ever."

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We've just posted a set of video resources by Dr. Steve Albrecht as part of our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " The Layla Videos: Learning More About Library Service, Safety, and Security From the Bestest Beagle Ever." Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 RECORDINGS AVAILABLE: GET THE BOOK:

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New Albrecht Webinar - "The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries, library leaders, and staff have had to deal with the impact of this drug as patrons have come in under the influence, or near death, or seek to use it in our library stacks and restrooms. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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New Webinar: "Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 This presentation by Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project delves into the critical realm of cybersecurity within our libraries. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity understanding and fortify the library against the digital threats of tomorrow.

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How a Middle School Library Promotes Maker Learning for All Students

Digital Promise

The Digital Promise maker learning team spent some time in Greer, South Carolina this winter observing and filming the Riverside Middle School Library Club students as they worked to design solutions to problems they identified in their community. We are excited to share their story as the second in our series of Maker Promise videos.

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Outschool Is In, Raising $45M to Beam Live, Small-Group Classes to Homes

Edsurge

million to also offer live, small-group online classes (though focused strictly on academic subjects). The emergence of “ learning pods ,” or small-group learning communities usually formed by families, has raised concerns over whether these private programs may worsen educational inequities. Among the donors to that fund: Zoom.)

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New Library Webinar - "Serving Elderly Patrons at Risk: Prevention Steps for a Fragile Population"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Serving Elderly Patrons at Risk: Prevention Steps for a Fragile Population Part of the Library 2.0 Your library may have specific programs for senior patrons and you recognize and nurture those relationships with the ones who come to your library most often. Preventing falls or other injuries inside the library.