We’ve gathered stories from teachers and librarians who have used the National Emergency Library in the 3 weeks it has been online. Read more here & in our “Stories from the Frontlines of Online Schooling” http://blog.archive.org/2020/04/13/teachers-the-national-emergency-library-stories-from-the-frontlines-of-online-schooling/

2/ Teachers and librarians worked to help their students get access to books when their schools closed rapidly, but there were gaps. “One of our fifth grade classes was sent home without books to read…I am desperate to get books in these kids hands...or on their screens.”

3/ They are also worried about summer courses. One Media Specialist in NJ worries that “students will be unable to check out our schools’ physical copies of the required summer reading books” because the purchased copies are in the schools, which are closed.

4/ Professors and librarians in higher ed have also benefited from the National Emergency Library. “Before the Emergency Library was announced, Librarians faced a common challenge–in many cases, there was simply no multi-user ebook available for the Libraries to order”

5/ The scope of the closures is overwhelming, and teachers need help. Writes one, “Teachers are desperate for any and all help right now and luckily our communities and beyond are coming to the front lines to help advocate for us!”