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Adapting to the Challenges of COVID-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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3-D Printed Face Shields<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In spring 2020, shortly after the libraries closed due to the pandemic, <\/strong>Daniel Davis, Technology Support Analyst, and Stephanie Bonestell, Public Relations Officer, teamed up to create almost 400 3-D printed face shields for Durham County first responders. …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Digital Resources and Expanded Access to Library Cards<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In the first week the library was closed due to COVID-19, circulation of all Durham County Library OverDrive collections rose 32% over the prior week. In the month after the library …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fine Free<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

After suspending fines in March 2020 following the library closures due to the pandemic, Durham County Library was thrilled to announce in July that our libraries are now fine free. Effective July 1, 2020, library users are no longer …more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Library Take-Out!<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In order to continue to provide access to the library\u2019s physical collection, on June 16, 2020, Durham County Library launched Library Take-Out! The service allows customers to place holds on books, DVDs, and CDs, and schedule a time to pick them up …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Small Library, Big Impact<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Durham County\u2019s Bragtown Branch Library reopened Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with a day full of activities and celebration. While all the libraries closed a few days later on March 15, 2020 due to the pandemic, the reopening …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New Responsibilities<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n

NYCU:<\/strong> Durham County is managing COVID-19 and remnants of the cyber malware attack. Has one impacted your position more than the other?
Patrick:<\/strong> The malware attack felt catastrophic at first, but …more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Virtual Programs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Following the library locations\u2019 closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Durham County Library began creating and sharing virtual programs to keep …more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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