This page is the clearinghouse for information that has been posted on the NHAIS listserv, the NHSL web site, and associated shared Google folders and professional blogs/resources during the COVID-19 pandemic that began in early 2020. If you feel that a resource should be added to this site, please email Lori Fisher, lori.fisher@dncr.nh.gov with a short description and a link to be viewed.
Updated 4/7/2020
To file for unemployment in NH: visit www.nhes.nh.gov and click on the File a Claim for Benefits button on the left side of the homepage, or call the NH Unemployment Assistance Hotline, 603-271-7700.
Best Resources about COVID-19:
- NH DHHS webpage for COVID-19: https://www.nh.gov/covid19/
- Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Statements about the COVID-19 situation & libraries:
- ALA Executive Board statement on library closures: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/03/ala-executive-board-recommends-closing-libraries-public
- ALA statement about public libraries leaving WiFi on: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/03/american-library-association-recommends-libraries-leave-wifi-open-during
- NHLA statement on NH library closures: http://nhlibrarians.org/blog/2020/03/20/nhla-statement-regarding-library-closures/
- NH State Librarian statement re: COVID-19 (NHAIS-L 3/25/2020): http://nhlibrarians.org/my-covid19-message-nhais-3-25-2020/
- NH State Librarian message re: NH Stay-at-Home order (NHAIS-L 3/27/2020): http://nhlibrarians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MY-email-NHAIS-3-27-2020-Exec-Order-17.pdf
- NH State Librarian message re: Executive Order #17 (NHAIS-L, 4/1/2020): http://nhlibrarians.org/my-email-nhais-4-1-2020/
NH State Library homepage: https://www.nh.gov/nhsl/
- NH Governor Executive Orders related to COVID-19
- 3/16/2020 NH Governor’s memo regarding public bodies & Right-To-Know during NH State of Emergency
- NH Department of Justice scam warning re: COVID-19 (3/26/2020)
- NH Governor’s essential services memo (3/27/2020)
- Statewide Inter-Library Loan Van System suspension updates
- Updates for Public Library Data Survey data reporting due to COVID-19
- Cleaning and disinfection links from the Centers for Disease Control
- Article from American Libraries re: sanitizing collections, 3/27/2020
Trustees/Public Meetings/Friends/Charitable Orgs during State of Emergency
- NH DOJ Advisory to Charities concerning COVID-19 (meetings, reports to Charitable Trusts Unit, etc. – applies to Friends/Foundations): https://www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/documents/advisory-emergency-declaration.pdf
- NH DOJ CHaritable Trusts Unit – Emergency Funding Resources for Charitable Organizations in NH: https://www.doj.nh.gov/charitable-trusts/documents/covid-emergency-funding.pdf
- NH DOJ Specific Guidance on Holding an Emergency Meeting of a Public Body 3/31/2020 (pdf)
- NH DOJ State of Emergency E-Meeting Checklist 3/31/2020
Online meeting platform resources
- Article, The Verge 4/1/2020 – The best alternatives to Zoom
- Zoom blog post, 4/1/2020 – A message to our users (shared by NH Department of Information Technology with state employees)
- FBI warning about teleconference hijacking, 3/31/2020 (shared by NH Department of Information Technology with state employees)
Employment/Telework Resources/Links:
- Notes from NH Director’s Discussion – Employment (4/6/2020): http://nhlibrarians.org/4-6-20-nh-director-meeting-employment/
- SHRM template docs regarding layoffs (please remember that per NHPrimex, these are international, not public sector and not NH – so does not replace NH specific and library specific legal advice – run them by an attorney if you use them BEFORE distributing): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YPmveU0lNlk7uz3cco6yLZ3Gv1y7HO5M
- US DOL Publishes Guidance on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance 4/5/2020: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200405
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Employee Rights poster: http://nhlibrarians.org/ffcra_poster_wh1422_non-federal/
- Governor Sununu News Release 3/30/2020 NH Boosts Unemployment Benefits, Federal Government to Pay: https://www.governor.nh.gov/news-media/press-2020/20200330-unemployment-benefits.htm
- Jaffrey PL Library Staff Goal tracking Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeo5PFGHoR9oZJr2_dbp6VWHNqyEpzbFGl8WmC60Zf0dUKAHg/viewform
- NYTimes article about CARES Act FAQS, 3/26/2020: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
- NH Employment Security Scam Alert from NH DOJ: http://nhlibrarians.org/4-3-20_new-hampshire-employment-security-scam-alert-related-to-covid-19/
- Employment Law/Unemployment resources for COVID-19 (ongoing; will be added to): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iUuOIOSsm_E6xuxwABbYtKV6-yt-TdEaUjmC0-WE9o0
- Notes from NH Director’s Discussion – Employment (4/3/2020): http://nhlibrarians.org/nh-library-director-disc-employment-4-3-2020-notes/
- Spreadsheet for sharing ideas for work librarians can do remotely (started by Amy Lappin on 3/19/2020): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M3SbMzztfWKzZiR4samnBmRoEExXJG1t1X-MhMHMToE/edit?usp=sharing
- Sandown Public Library Daily Activity Tracking Google Document template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14PovsAG4tdIAYA7Qv5PZAioNrD5Jdk5dpdGZjGMvMEE/edit
- Sandown Public Library Work List for Teleworking: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hjT6fZerqt7N0o56NCM7HCllqUQFLJDBNfWL7xL8aiU/edit
- Deb Hoadley (Sandown Public Library, Director) tips for staff teleworking: http://nhlibrarians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Sandown-Library-staff-telework-tips.pdf
Community COVID-19 Resources Links:
- NH Legal Assistance COVID19 web resources, covering community topics such as social security, unemployment, Medicaid, food stamps, domestic violence, etc.: https://www.nhla.org/blog/NHLA-Community-Guidance-for-COVID-19-crisis-entry-76
- Clickable PDF with info from NH Legal Assistance blog entry above: http://nhlibrarians.org/community-guidance-for-covid-19-crisis/
- Email to NHAIS-L 4/3/2020 Re: Domestic Violence Resources: http://nhlibrarians.org/domestic-violence-nhais-email-4-3-2020/
- NH Supreme Court guide to in-person court proceedings during COVID-19: https://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/orders/3-16-20-order.pdf
Mitigating COVID-19 for museums, libraries, & archives webinar by IMLS/CDC 3/30/2020 – summary doc with link to recorded webinar: http://nhlibrarians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Mitigating-COVID-webinar-3-30-2020-exec-summary.pdf
Bobbi Slossar’s COVID-19 Google Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FHX4-9QtbQ_hO_H0niC1osrA3Mqc9zR7
- National Endowment for the Humanities pdf: Resources to Help Ensure Accessibility of Your Virtual Events for People with Disabilities
- NH Directors Discussion weekly call notes
- Social media post templates
- 2020 Census social media toolkit
- Digital Services & Databases
- Digital Instruction
- Digital Checklist and Updates
- Recorded audio 10 Minute Meditations
- Changes to NH Library Services survey form
- Link to view responses to NH Library Services survey
Deb Dutcher’s Online Resources:
- Google form to enter your library’s virtual programming: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKwcVknMASZ48szeYi2eSG1k4Khct8pkyevHS2CeeTI/edit?usp=sharing
- 4/7/2020 Together Talk Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NZg9pgWU7_oajokrW5pAvtj6jIW-fq9VsoJd0V00lpY
- Weekly (Tuesdays 10 am) online Together Talk Google doc with ideas, lists, etc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKwcVknMASZ48szeYi2eSG1k4Khct8pkyevHS2CeeTI/edit?usp=sharing
- Deb’s Youth Services web site (with a page on Virtual Outreach, updated daily): https://www.outstandinglibrarian.org/
Master Lists of Resources being compiled by NHLA Sections on NHLA Facebook page:
- Professional Development: https://www.facebook.com/222951054482289/posts/2561381327305905/?d=n
- Teen: https://www.facebook.com/222951054482289/posts/2584271658350205/?d=n
- Children: https://www.facebook.com/222951054482289/posts/2554608067983231/?d=n
- Adult: https://www.facebook.com/NHLibrarians/posts/2589980324446005?tn=K-R
American Library Association resources/news:
- ALA Pandemic Preparedness Resources: http://www.ala.org/tools/atoz/pandemic-preparedness
- 2020 Census adjustments due to COVID-19: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/govinfo/census
- ALA Annual Conference Cancelled: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/03/american-library-association-cancels-2020-annual-conference-due-covid-19