Ep. 67: Libraries and COVID-19 (and YA Books) with Kelly Jensen

<p><strong>In Episode 67, Kelly Jensen of <a href= "http://bookriot.com/">Book Riot</a> shares what she learned from a survey of librarians about how they’re managing through COVID-19, ripple effects of COVID-19 on libraries moving forward, and the huge cost differential for libraries to acquire digital books (e-books and audiobooks) vs. print books.</strong></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>The many things libraries do beyond lending books.</li> <li>What Kelly learned from the librarians’ survey she did this summer.</li> <li>How libraries can support students this Fall with so many schools learning virtually.</li> <li>How librarian’s jobs have changed due to COVID-19.</li> <li>The clutter of virtual book content right now and attendance levels at libraries’ virtual programs.</li> <li>Creative things libraries have started doing during COVID-19 (i.e. Library book bundles).</li> <li>The surprising thing Kelly saw in the survey results.</li> <li>Libraries quarantining books between lends because of COVID-19.</li> <li>Librarians being repurposed into different roles to help with COVID-19 (including as contact tracers).</li> <li>COVID-related icebergs that might have big ripple effects on libraries moving forward.</li> <li>How library budget cuts could end up looking.</li> <li>The cost for libraries to acquire digital books (e-books and audiobooks) compared to print books.</li> <li>The logistics of libraries acquiring e-books.</li> <li>Publishers changing the terms of how libraries can acquire e-books during COVID.</li> </ul> <h2>Kelly’s Book Recommendations <a class= "spp-timestamp">[37:50]</a></h2> <p><strong>Two OLD Books She Loves</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3cF8ozR" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer">This Side of Home</a> by Renee Watson | <a href="https://amzn.to/3cF8ozR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Buy from Amazon</