Library Development
Arizona State Library, Archives & Records COVID-19 Response – Temporarily suspending all in-person services, while maintaining our statutory responsibilities
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
- The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
- We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
- In-person trainings for ALL divisions are on hold until further notice. Divisions will hold trainings by webinar as needed.
- Department staff will attend community meetings virtually or by phone, when available.
- Services impacted:
- In-person Patent and Trademark Resource Center consultations
- The Arizona Capitol Museum is closed until further notice.
- In-person retrieval and immediate checkout of materials to patrons of Arizona Talking Book Library
- Walk-in reference service for Archives & the Research Library
- Ask a Question - online reference service
- Digital Arizona Library, including statewide electronic resources
- Records retention schedules assistance
- Arizona Talking Book Library requests and link to downloads
- Tools and resources for library staff
- Online continuing education for library staff
- Consulting for library staff on grants, electronic resources, digital inclusion efforts, Public Library Survey and all library services
- Communications channel for County Librarians
- E-rate Services offered online and by phone
- Arizona Capitol Museum Giftshop orders can still be placed online
- Arizona Capitol Museum collections can be viewed online through the Arizona Memory Project and Google Cultural Institute
- Arizona Capitol Museum staff can respond to email and phone call inquiries.
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The following information and resources are designed to aid Arizona libraries and their administrations as they continue the important work of supporting their communities through these uncertain times. If you have a question about any of the information found on this page, or simply wish to speak with someone in Library Development, you can reach us either via email or by calling 602-542-6200 and leaving a voicemail.
| Information and Resources for Libraries |
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| CARES Act | Arizona State Library Resources | REALM Project | Safety Practices | Continuing Education Online |
CARES Act
- Third CARES Act Funding Opportunity Available for Arizona Libraries (July 8, 2020)
- Arizona State Library awards second round of CARES Act grants (June 12, 2020)
- Arizona State Library awards first round of CARES Act grants (May 29, 2020)
- $15 Million in IMLS CARES Act Grants Now Available for Museum and Library Services (May 8, 2020)
- CARES Act Funding Now Available (May 6, 2020)
- Arizona Secretary of State's Press Release for CARES Act Funding (April 17, 2020)
- IMLS Announces New Stimulus Funding for Communities Across America (April 13, 2020)
- IMLS Authorizes New Grant Flexibilities for Libraries, Museums (April 6, 2020)
Arizona State Library Resources
- Arizona Libraries Facebook Page
- Connect Arizona
- Digital Arizona Library (DAZL) | Database Management
- Digital Inclusion Resources Hub
- E-rate
- Library Directory
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Funding - Contact Jaime Ball via email or 602-542-6200 if you have questions about your projects.
- Library Services Newsletter - Sign-up to receive information and continuing education opportunities.
- Public Library Survey (PLS) Data | IMLS Search & Compare Tool
- Reopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Information Hub: A COVID-19 Research Project (OCLC)
- REALM Project: Materials Testing and Resource Overview [Webinar - August 4, 2020]
Send your questions about the REALM project to the presenters using this online subsmission form. - REALM Project: Test 2 Results Available (July 20, 2020)
- REALM Project: Happening Now (July 20, 2020)
- Public Libraries Preparing to Reopen: Examples from the Field (June 25, 2020)
- REALM Project: Round 1 Test Results Available (June 22, 2020)
- REALM Project: Systematic Literature Review (June 17, 2020)
- REALM Project: REALM Project Recruiting for Consultants (June 9, 2020)
- REALM Project: Happening Now (June 3, 2020)
- REALM Project: Preliminary Literature Review (June 3, 2020)
- REALM Project: Test Plan for Materials (June 3, 2020)
- REALM Project: Materials Testing and Resource Overview [Webinar - August 4, 2020]
- Best Practices for Cleaning Play and Learn Spaces (ALSC)
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting Frequency Table (NAEYC)
- Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Sanitizing (AAP)
- COVID-19 Research Partnership to Inform Safe Handling of Collections, Reopening Practices for Libraries, Museums (IMLS)
- Disinfecting Circulating Books (ALA)
- Handling Library Materials and Collections During a Pandemic (ALA)
- Interim Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations (CDC)
- List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (EPA)
- Mitigating COVID-19 When Managing Paper-Based, Circulating, and Other Types of Collections (IMLS)
- Pandemic Preparedness Resources for Libraries (ALA)
- Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events - Guidance for Where You Live, Work, Learn, Pray, and Play (CDC)
For up-to-date continuing education opportunities, please visit our Continuing Education (CE) page.
