(via Emily Williams, Georgia State University)
The Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinars presents “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Use of Academic Library Resources”. It will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for additional information, including instructions for registering.
Description:
During the spring of 2020, libraries around the world closed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. What impact did that have on the use of library resources in academic libraries? Three librarians representing large, medium, and small institutions, both public and private, explore metrics across areas such as interlibrary loan, website hits, discovery tool and database usage, and patron interactions. Using pre-pandemic usage as a baseline, we discover some common trends among our libraries. Join us as we share our experiences.
About the Presenters:
David Comeaux (davidcomeaux@lsu.edu) is Systems and Discovery Librarian at Louisiana State University. Dave’s interests include user-centered design, usability testing, search systems and trends in academic library web design. Find his research here.
Ruth Sara Connell (ruth.connell@valpo.edu) is Professor of Library Science & Director of Systems at Valparaiso University. Her research interests include trends in academic libraries, evidence-based decision making, and resource sharing. Find her research here.
Lisa C. Wallis (l-wallis@neiu.edu) is Associate Dean of Libraries and eResources & Systems Librarian at Northeastern Illinois University. Like most librarians, she is most interested in understanding the information needs of students and faculty. Find her research here.
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To register for the online event
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1. Go to the registration page.
2. Complete and submit the form.
3. A URL for the event will be emailed to you immediately after registration.
4. If asked for a password to attend the webinar, use 0000.
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Can’t make it to the live show? That’s okay. The session will be recorded and available on the Carterette Series Webinars site for future viewing.