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This guide contains resources which may be helpful to library staff related to the coronavirus. Information includes guidance specifically related to public libraries, and cleaning and disinfecting areas of the library.
DHEC is closely monitoring a rapidly emerging outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in the city of Wuhan, China.
If you have questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on weekdays. Call 1-855-472-3432.
DHEC is providing this generalized guidance for use by employers and employees to determine the best practices to utilize in various scenarios
involving COVID-19 in the workplace.
"We will be maintaining a list of canceled events, impacted book industry functions and policies, and more on this list as a resource for navigating the new coronavirus and its impact on the industry." Includes library info.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Coronavirus Libguide
U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC has set up a landing page with a variety of information on the Coronavirus, including a helpful section on What You Should Know, which outlines:
8-page booklet about the Coronavirus and is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities, and focuses on “need to know” information (not “nice to know” information).
Spanish Language version of the 8-page booklet. It is about the Coronavirus and is written in plain language. It was created by and for people with developmental disabilities, and focuses on “need to know” information (not “nice to know” information).
In the wake of school closure, economic shock and other unseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Appleseed has created a comprehensive database for South Carolina families searching for answers about food access, housing, consumer protection, healthcare and other developments. We will be updating this resource for as long as needed.
Many South Carolina State Library programs, resources and services are supported in whole or in part by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.