Manitoba Public Libraries Response to the Early Stages of COVID-19

K. Macdonald, A. Robert, Breanne Bannerman-Gobeil, R. Bee, Alan Chorney, Caralie Heinrichs, Stacey Lee, Kelly M. Murray, Melanie Sucha
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Like many libraries across Canada, Manitoba public libraries have grappled with the challenges that COVID-19 has presented. Libraries have struggled to remain operational and offer a high level of service to patrons within the constraint of public health orders, all the while ensuring the safety and employment of their staff. Within the ever-changing environment of COVID-19, the Manitoba Library Association recognized the need to gather information from the library community in order to better position themselves to lend support and in an attempt to bridge information gaps. This article describes a study conducted by the Manitoba Library Association whereby fifty-five Manitoba public libraries were surveyed to identify how they were responding to COVID-19 and what their needs might be. The survey questions were divided into 6 sections (facilities, services, communications, staffing, connecting, wrap-up) and the results provide information and insight into how the Manitoba library community has dealt with the pandemic. More importantly, the results can serve to guide other libraries in decision-making and preparation for a pandemic.  
曼尼托巴省公共图书馆对COVID-19早期阶段的反应
像加拿大各地的许多图书馆一样,马尼托巴省的公共图书馆也在努力应对COVID-19带来的挑战。图书馆一直在努力维持运营,在公共卫生秩序的约束下为顾客提供高水平的服务,同时确保员工的安全和就业。在COVID-19不断变化的环境中,马尼托巴图书馆协会认识到有必要从图书馆界收集信息,以便更好地提供支持,并试图弥合信息差距。本文描述了曼尼托巴图书馆协会进行的一项研究,对55家曼尼托巴公共图书馆进行了调查,以确定它们如何应对COVID-19以及它们的需求可能是什么。调查问题分为6个部分(设施、服务、通信、人员配备、联系、总结),调查结果提供了有关马尼托巴省图书馆界如何应对疫情的信息和见解。更重要的是,研究结果可以为其他图书馆的决策和应对大流行的准备提供指导。
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