Have you ever imagined, experiencing the transformation of using technology and live streams to conduct story-time for the children, while they are home during this time of pandemic – COVID-19? Of course we have seen all the public announcements safeguarding ourselves by social distancing. In libraries today, it represents more than just books. It also represents a place that people can interact with technology through the “digital labs” that may be set up in your local library. One of the activities that librarians facilitate for the children is storytelling, however – virtually! Hence the reason libraries are coming up with innovative ways to bring a sense of normalcy to patrons, including offering video story time. A few examples are listed below to represent how much libraries have taken up this initiative to capture the attention of the children at home during this time of pandemic – COVID-19.
- Kingston Libraries
2. Sylvan Lake Library
3. NOLA Public Library
4. Southington Public Library
The Southington Public Library has made videos of Molly Virello, a children’s librarian, reading books before the coronavirus pandemic as a project for the American Library Association and the Specialized Cooperative Library Association. She called the project “Storytime Anytime.”
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5 replies on “How about Story-time, virtually?”
Great post Sosa, Virtual story-time is a great initiative, During this difficult period of social distancing, many parents are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while they’re trapped at home. I am overwhelmed by the people’s responds to this initiative.
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It is interesting how we can tap into our creativity in a time of need. We clearly do what is needed to extend our reach to persons to deliver our services. This drive is really encouraging and inspiring. It shows that nothing can stop progress and education once we use the tools (technology) that is available to us all.
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Understanding that technology is a “tool” and not to past time or to entertain only is important. I totally agree that only in stressful moments at times that we see innovations and creativity being developed or promoted.
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Another great post Victoria, libraries around the world are indeed responding and adapting fast to this pandemic. Virtual story-time is a great initiative and a way to keep serving the community utilizing ICTs. Just today I was reading a twitter post from Library Journal entitled “Closed Libraries Find New Ways To Serve Customers” where they reiterated the need for online streaming of story hours,or reading circles that customers could follow on the library’s website. Copy url to view: https://t.co/0GamhRQ6Rw?amp=1
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Indeed, it’s amazing to see how appreciated people are responding to the initiatives of the library. I feel proud to be a budding information specialist.
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