Rethinking Library and Information Services amidst Virulent Covid-19 Global Pandemic
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2022-12-12
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Bilgi Yƶnetimi
Abstract
The COVID-19 global pandemic is a huge learning curve and an opportunity for
librarians to renew their interest in what support libraries can offer in times of
disaster. The pandemic, with how serious it was, showed how relevant and not
obsolete the library is, as some people tend to think. This paper sought to provide
an in-depth account of new and innovative library services in response to the
pandemic. The pandemic generated a lot of concern among the populace, and
people desperately need relevant and curated information to stay calm, safe, and
healthy. People would only remain vulnerable to the onslaught of the pandemic if
they were not provided with access to verified information. A systematic review of
the selected literature indicated that, despite the restrictions, libraries were able to
integrate digital technologies into their services for the benefit of the populace.
Innovative services were introduced to maintain relevance, which resulted in a
continuous increase in online users' engagement. Library websites have also
become a place to be for users interested in reading quality content and verifying
information. Even though libraries are already reopening to users, there is still a
general willingness to continue with online services.
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Library Services, Library Closure, Coronavirus
Citation
Rethinking Library and Information Services amidst Virulent Covid-19 Global Pandemic, Olabisi Fadeke ADESINA, Tunde Toyese OYEDOKUN, Zainab Olanihun AMBALI, Medinat Dolapo LAARO