LibGuides: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Home

Tell Your Members of Congress to Support Library Stabilization (ALA)
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There is currently no dedicated support for America's libraries in new COVID-19 relief packages - though healthcare, small businesses, and numerous other sectors have been included. Representative Andy Levin (D-MI) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) are sponsoring legislation calling for $2 billion in emergency recovery funding for America's libraries through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Library Stabilization Fund Act would allow libraries across the country to retain staff, maintain services, and safely keep communities connected and informed.

Urge your Senators and Representative to cosponsor this legislation and keep #LibrariesStrong.

COVID-19 Overviews

Massachusetts Information

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News -- Office of the Governor (MA)
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News and announcements from the Office of Governor Charlie Baker. For a complete archive of Governor's orders related to COVID-19, visit the State Library of Massachusetts collection linked in the box below.
Information on the Outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019)
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Information from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Includes current cases and public health advisories. For a complete archive of DPH case reports, visit the State Library of Massachusetts collection linked in the box below.
COVID-19: Essential Services (Mass.gov)
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Learn about businesses and organizations defined as providing "COVID-19 Essential Services" under Governor Baker's March 23, 2020 Emergency Order
COVID-19 cases by city/town (Mass.gov)
Reported weekly. Updated each Wednesday by 4 p.m.
COVID-19 Response Command Center Daily Situation Reports (MEMA)
Situation updates from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Updated weekly on Thursdays, as of 7/30.

State Library of Massachusetts Archived Documents

Archive Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official State Agency COVID-19 Resources
The State Library is cataloging and archiving resources from state agencies related to COVID-19. Includes updates from various state agencies by date, as well as dedicated archives for several frequently updated resources:
-- MEMA Response Command Center Daily Situation Reports
-- Dept. of Public Health Daily Reports
-- Orders from Office of the Governor

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Massachusetts Libraries: Home

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In This Guide

handling library materials, hand-washing and social distancing posters, PPE

coping with COVID-19, research, legal information

streaming storytimes, online activities, Virtual School Librarian

research, copyright, evaluating information

MBLC virtual events calendar, MA First Lady Video Library, "We're In This Together" free digital library

how MA libraries are supporting their communities

Advocate for Libraries

COVID-19 Overviews

Massachusetts Information

State Library of Massachusetts Archived Documents

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