Emergency Response

See below for Cole's statement on the Public Statement of Library Copyright Specialists.

Our library is arranging more online programming in response to COVID-19 closures and reductions.  What should we be thinking about in making these arrangements?

Can we sponsor an online chair yoga class open to the public? We hosted this program on Mondays in person and would like to make it available during our COVID 19 closure.

With the recent closing of schools I and my membership have been asked a great deal about Teachers Pay Teachers.

A teacher from our school needs audiobook access to four different books for about 10 students per book, particularly if our absence from school is extended.

We are seeking guidance as a result of the following:

Can you please explain the clause below found in Governor Cuomo's Executive Order dated 3/13/2020. It reads:

With the Covid-19 pandemic, we are creating a Google Site where we are listing websites.

Can libraries, using public money, pay part-time staff if they are either forced to close due to the COVID-19 or if the employee is forced to self-quarantine?