COVID-19 and Alabama Libraries : Resources for Libraries

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) provides an estimated $2 trillion stimulus package to battle the harmful effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. This website provides a few highlights of what's included in the package.

An analysis of the benefits the CARES Act offers.

The IRS is offering tax help for taxpayers, businesses, tax-exempt organizations and others – including health plans – affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers
employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as
the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the initiative provides 100%
federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.

A Facebook group comprised of librarians working together during this crisis.

Here are some great resources for librarians on handling the coronavirus in your library.

All content from ALA's publication, American Libraries, related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Library Journal has compiled a long list of resources, including background, situation reports, maps, travel info, and videos.

This guide links to good sources and also discusses how to find and evaluate news and information on COVID-19. The links and discussion provided here inspired much of this Sewanee libguide.

This guide includes a great section on "Coronavirus & Social Justice."

This guide provides a look at COVID-19 through the lens of pop culture--listing podcasts and books related to the virus, along with other helpful information.

Health InfoNet of Alabama has quality-screened health resources and information about local health services to help consumers find only the information they need. Search for services by area, county, and city or by health topic.

All of the eBooks available from AVL. Can be sorted by grade level, college and university, and adult. Contains mostly reference and non-fiction materials. Also has illustrated materials for young readers!

This guide contains government and other resources regarding COVID-19 including information specifically for libraries.

World-class electronic resources are available to the citizens of Alabama from home - With the closure of many libraries around the state due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, APLS is working with its vendors to provide Alabamians temporary access to several different online resources to use in this time of need.

Video conferencing and webinar software. Free personal meetings, tiered pricing for larger groups and extra features.

Video conferencing software. Free for personal meetings, $15/month for business accounts.

Virtual conferencing software with video and document sharing capabilities. Currently providing free access for 90 days.