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MBLC Service Update\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong> Past Updates As we work together to get through the current reality, the MBLC will provide regular updates on MBLC services and other statewide issues.\u00a0 Please let us know if there\u2019s info you\u2019d like us to cover\u2014we\u2019ll include it if we are able. Stay well.<\/strong><\/p>\n Federal Budget<\/u><\/strong> Re-opening\/Library Advisory<\/u><\/strong> The MBLC is starting the conversation with the library community to learn what pressing issues face libraries relating to the reopening process. We have scheduled virtual update sessions planned around our State Aid and Construction programs, and with library trustees across the state. These sessions are designed to provide information and, more importantly, gather valuable feedback around library reopening concerns. In addition MBLC is working with the MLS to gather broader feedback to help prepare reopening guidance and resources. Announcements around these efforts will be coming soon.<\/p>\n MBLC Monthly Board Meetings<\/u><\/strong> Construction-The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP)<\/u><\/strong> Andrea is working on a Library Construction Sustainability podcast that will be available soon.<\/p>\n The Construction Team has scheduled a virtual meeting to check in with libraries involved in the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program (MPLCP). Check with Lauren or Andrea for details. Contracts\/Business Office<\/u><\/strong> Preservation and Disaster Recovery<\/u><\/strong> Evan was interviewed for American Libraries\u2019, Dewey Decibel<\/em> podcast called Libraries Respond to Covid-19; Conversations with librarians about the pandemic.<\/em>\u00a0 https:\/\/americanlibrariesmagazine.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Evan is also part of the Massachusetts Libraries Respond to Emergencies with COSTEP MA<\/em> (Webinar), run by MLS, this Friday at 10.30 am. Promotion\/Summer Library Program<\/u><\/strong> 1)\u00a0Three\u00a0State Aid Q&A sessions via Zoom\u00a0filled up quickly and will take place later this week. We will be creating an FAQ document\/webpage\u00a0for\u00a0questions that have general appeal. Additional sessions will be\u00a0scheduled in the next couple of weeks.<\/p>\n 2)\u00a0A question was added to\u00a0the COVID19\u00a0Public\u00a0Library Closures\/Status Google Docs about library staff affected by lay-offs or\u00a0furloughs while the\u00a0building is closed\u00a0to the public.\u00a0Liz Babbitt continues to\u00a0update\u00a0the Google Docs for both libraries and the public. Statewide digital library – libraries.state.ma.us<\/u><\/strong> Trustees and Friends<\/u><\/strong> Session dates and registration: MBLC Service Update\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 22, 2020 Past Updates April 1, 2020 April 8, 2020 April 15, 2020 As we work together to get through the current reality, the MBLC will provide regular updates on MBLC services and other statewide issues.\u00a0 Please let us know if there\u2019s info you\u2019d like us to cover\u2014we\u2019ll include it if […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,2],"tags":[210,219],"class_list":["post-828","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-library-news","category-mblc","tag-covid-19","tag-service-update"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=828"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1072,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/828\/revisions\/1072"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=828"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=828"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mblc.state.ma.us\/mblc_blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=828"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nApril 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nApril 1, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 8, 2020<\/a>
\nApril 15, 2020<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe MBLC is receiving CARES Act funds through\u00a0the\u00a0Institute of\u00a0Museum and\u00a0Library\u00a0Services and are considering how to best use these funds to target the priorities detailed in the legislation.
\nThe latest news release about the funding<\/a><\/p>\n
\nContact: Rob Favini<\/a>
\nGovernor Baker has reported that Massachusetts has entered the peak period for COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. As we all anxiously look past the peak our thoughts turn to the day when we can begin to reopen our libraries. Right now the consensus is that this will be a multi phased approach beginning with library staff prepping the building for opening, then leading to a period of partial openings with limited hours and services, ending with resumption of full hours and services.<\/p>\n
\nContact: Rachel Masse<\/a>
\nThe regular monthly business meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 by Zoom Videoconference Meeting. https:\/\/mblc.libcal.com\/event\/6201491<\/a><\/p>\n
\nContact:\u00a0 Lauren Stara<\/a>
\nAndrea Bunker<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSummary of MPLCP happenings:<\/p>\n\n
\nContact: Tracey Dimant<\/a>
\nThe MBLC\u00a0business office has\u00a0on-boarded a new MBLC staff member:\u00a0Aparna Ramachandran, MBLC’s new IT Systems and Data Analyst. The final payments to the networks will be processed\u00a0this week. \u00a0They are also\u00a0continuing to process contracts,\u00a0funding requests from affiliates, and\u00a0invoices\u00a0from\u00a0vendors,\u00a0as well as handling daily operations.<\/p>\n
\nContact: Evan Knight<\/a>
\nEvan is working with folks from Boston Public Library, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Massachusetts Library System, and the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, and the Philadelphia Free Public Library to work out details, FAQs, and develop guidelines and considerations for the many types of lending practices in our respective constituent libraries.<\/p>\n
\nMore info Registration<\/a><\/p>\n
\nContact: Celeste Bruno<\/a>
\nMatthew Perry<\/a>
\nRachel Masse<\/a> (summer and the Bruins)<\/p>\n\n
\nDescription<\/a>
\nRegister and order materials<\/a>
\nPoster<\/a>
\nGoal tracker<\/a><\/li>\n
\nState Aid To Public Libraries<\/u><\/strong>
\nContact: Liz. Babbit<\/a>
\nUechi Ng<\/a>
\nMary Rose Quinn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nLinks to the documents:<\/strong>
\nFor Patrons<\/a>
\nFor Librarians<\/a>
\nChanges and\u00a0updates<\/strong>\u00a0can be submitted through the\u00a0LibWizard form<\/a>
\nfor both libraries and the public.<\/p>\n
\nContact: Kate Butler<\/a> (website issues)
\nMatt Perry (content additions)<\/a>
\nPaul Kissman<\/a> (virtual calendar)
\nNew Statewide Calendar for Virtual Library Programs is LIVE!<\/strong>
\nCalendar<\/a>
\nMore Info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMBLC’s Library Advisory & Development and State Aid staff will be hosting a virtual MBLC Service Update for Trustees about MBLC’s programs and activities as they have been impacted by COVID-19. This session will provide an update about the State Aid Program including policy changes for FY2020\/2021, Open Meeting Law Changes, Strategic Plans updates, and will end with\u00a0opportunities for questions from attendees.<\/p>\n
\nThursday April 23, 2020 11:00am – 12:00pm <\/a>
\nand Wednesday April 28, 6:30pm – 7:30 pm <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"