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Digital Resources

Digital resources of use to Library staff will be posted here: 

Africa Library & Information Association Institutions 
(Curated list of COVID 19 resources organized by subject) 
Link

Baker & Taylor COVID 19 Research
(All Baker & Taylor COVID 19 research is now free to access)
Access Link

Booklist 
(As of March 24, 2020 Booklist content will be freely available on the internet)
https://www.booklistonline.com

CIRA Canadian Shield - Free Malware protection
(Cyber security resources for Canadians)
Access Link

CIRA - Free Cyber Security Training
Access Link

Coronavirus Legal Guide
Lexis Nexis Coronavirus Legal Guide
https://go.lexisnexis.ca/laql-coronavirus-law-guide

Cybercat Says Safety Starts at Home
(Yellowhead Regional Library System resources on Internet Safety)
http://www.libraryaware.com/467/Posts/View/26f8c99f-fdb3-41f4-b774-d93d998ef96f?SID=aa2b82c2-62ca-4a36-988a-a675ec36355f

EBSCO COVID-19 Resources
(A suite of resources from EBSCO to support Distance Learning as well as provide information on COVID-19 and more)
Access Link

GALE COVID-19 Resources
(Curated resources provided by GALE)
https://www.gale.com/covid19support

Librarianship.ca: Statements and Commitments from the Canadian Library and GLAM Community On Racism, Injustice, and Violence
https://librarianship.ca/blog/statements-racism-injustice/Access Here

Managing Your Stress During COVID-19
(ON-DEMAND WEBINAR)
https://ca.achievecentre.com/free-webinar/

Marigold Library System Newsletter
(Curated newsletter that includes training opportunities links to digital resources and much more)
Subscribe to this newsletter here: http://libraryaware.com/472/Subscribers/Subscribe?showonlynewsletterlists=true

Marigold Library System COVID-19 Special Edition, Newsletter April 2020
(Curated list of resources for working remotely, providing library services digitally, activities for kids and much more!)
http://www.libraryaware.com/472/NewsletterIssues/ViewIssue/7e8a25d4-191f-4e37-b3e1-879f16b323a4?postId=edc17d03-50d1-4e6c-b677-545465053dd6

Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections
Dr. David Berendes and Dr. Catherine Rasberry from the Centers for Disease Control presented an overview of the CDC’s guidance for community settings and environmental disinfection, and a discussion of how libraries, archives, and museums can help mitigate COVID-19 when working with paper-based, circulating, and other types of collections.  The presentation was followed by a question and answer period.
https://www.imls.gov/webinars/mitigating-covid-19-when-managing-paper-based-circulating-and-other-types-collectionsLink

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Authoritative and Relevant Resources
(Provided by Proquest)
https://www.proquest.com/products-services/related/Coronavirus-Outbreak-...

Proquest COVID 19 Libguide
https://proquest.libguides.com/covid19

Proquest Research Companion
(Free until June 15, 2020)
More information can be found here: https://pqrc.proquest.com/landing

Recorded Books Recorded Webinar: Tips & Resources to Help Libraries Meet Surging Digital Demand
Webinar can be found: here

Resources Curated By International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOCL)
(Curated list of resources made available to libraries in response to COVID-19)
Access Link

TELUS Internet For Good For Students
(TELUS is partnering with Alberta school boards to offer its Internet for Good program to ANY student who doesn't have an internet connection at home. The program provides high speed broadband internet at home for $9.95 per month.)
Access Link

JOVE Science Education Library
(Available for free until June 15, 2020)
https://www.jove.com/science-education-library

National Geographic
(Free coverage on the Corona Virus)
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/coronavirus-coverage/

Webjunction - Libraries and the Coronavirus: Evolving Information and Resources
(COVID-19 resources for libraries by OCLC staff)
https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/libraries-and-the-coronavirus.html

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 14:28
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