MLA 2020 Virtual Conference Archives

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Ask the Architects: Public Spaces with Social Distance

If you were asked the question a year ago, “How do you provide social distancing for your patrons?" you would be scratching your head. Today, we know there is greater spacing in social separation. Learn how you can best utilize the resources you already have in place, and how simple shifts in thought can enhance the safety of your patrons. Join this panel discussion with library architects who can help you discover the best approach to helping keep your physical space safe.

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Adopting Community Calendars in Rural Communities: A Bad Axe Example

The Bad Axe Area District Library recently added a community calendar to their library website. In a city of less than 3k people, shared resources are paramount to creating awareness and building a sense of community. Bad Axe Area District Library has done a great job of creating, maintaining, and growing their community calendar in their rural community. This session will share the strategies and efforts needed to grow your library's community calendar.

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Makerspaces in the Time of COVID-19

Library makerspaces are in a unique situation in the COVID-19 era. With new social distancing guidelines, what projects and best practices can the public expect from their libraries? What tools and techniques are libraries implementing to support makers while access to equipment and space is limited? What does the future hold for library makerspaces?

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