Ready or not, here we come: Job transitions during a pandemic

Abstract

In March 2020, the library world ground to a halt along with other parts of life in the United States. Library staff were immediately busy figuring out how to work from home and how to provide services during this challenging time. Librarians transitioned to remote work, brought equipment home, and developed new procedures. Colleagues retired, left, and even died. Once the initial panic passed, libraries slowly started hiring.