• Reopening Information and Resources
• Curbside and Delivery Guidelines
• Face Mask Campaign
• Considerations and Guidance for Responding to Budget Cuts
• Update on New Work Safe Additions to the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order (ACCD)

General COVID-19 Information

• Vermont Department of Health - COVID-19 Page (updated regularly with VT info) FAQ | Twitter | Facebook
  • Cloth Mask Guidance (Updated to include mandate)
  • What to do when your coworker has COVID-19 (PDF)
  • What do I do if my employee tests positive for COVID-19? (PDF)
• Agency of Commerce and Community Development - COVID-19 Page
  • Restart Vermont Resources
• Center for Disease Control - Broad information on COVID-19 | Reopening Guidance for Public Spaces
• World Health Organization - Info for the Public | Myth Busters

Library-Specific Info

• REALM Project - OCLC/IMLS/Batelle - Collaboration to conduct research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on various materials.
  • Round 1 Test Results - Hardback book cover, softback book cover, plain paper pages inside a closed book, plastic book cover, DVD case
  • Round 2 Test Results - Braille paper pages, glossy paper pages, magazine pages, children's board book, archival folders
  • Round 3 Test Results - Talking book (USB), DVD, storage bag, storage container, plexiglass
  • Round 4 Test Results - Stacked hardcover and softcover book covers, plastic protective cover, DVD case, expanded polyethylene foam
  • Round 5 Test Results - Leather book cover, synthetic leather, polyolefin fabric, cotton fabric, nylon webbing
  • Round 6 Test Results - Glass, marble, laminate, brass, powder-coated steel
  • Quick Summary of Results compiled by Alaska State Library (PDF)
• Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
  • Mitigating COVID-19 in Collections (Recording)
  • SBA Paycheck Protection Program Issues for Museums and Libraries (Recording)
• VT Secretary of State Temporary Amendments to Open Meeting Law
• Vermont Dept. of Libraries
  • Advice on Quarantining Items
  • Ideas for Projects While Teleworking
  • Questions to Consider in Preparedness Planning
  • VT Public Library Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Examples
  • VT Newspapers and Free Access During Crisis (Excel)
  • Video Conferencing Options
• Vermont Community Foundation - Available Grants (incl. COVID-19 Response Fund)
• Gary Deziel from UVM Extension - HR and Money Minutes covering COVID-19 Topics
• Public Library Association - Webinars on COVID-19
• VT League of Cities and Towns - COVID-19 Resources and Recommendations
• National Library of Medicine - Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning - Course available anytime
• Texas A&M - COVID-19 Research Guide
• Newsgard - List of websites promoting misinformation about COVID-19

For Patrons

• Vermont 2-1-1 - Support Counseling through 2-1-1
• VT Dept. of Labor - FAQ for Claimants during COVID-19 Crisis (PDF) | DOL COVID-19 Page
• VT Dept. of Public Service
  • Vermont COVID-19 Arrearage Assistance Program - The program provides a grant to pay for past-due balances for regulated utility bills, including electric, landline telephone, Vermont Gas, and private water companies.
  • Vermont Temporary Broadband Subsidy Program | Poster - Provides eligible Vermont households with a credit to assist with Internet service subscriptions.
  • Map of Public WiFi Access | List (PDF)
  • Internet Providers' Offers and Options During Crisis
  • LECAP Grants for Extending High-Speed Internet to Homes
• State of VT - Volunteer to Help Support Vermonters Affected by COVID-19
• Department of Taxes - COVID-19 Page
• Vermont DMV - Renew your License Online
  Renewal notices will continue to be sent, and will include the unique PIN for the online form.
• National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Student Loan Fact Sheet (PDF)
  • Stimulus Check Fact Sheet (PDF)

Businesses and Non-Profits

• U.S. Small Business Administration - COVID-19 Page Guidance and Loan Resources | Loans and Relief Options
• Vermont Small Business Development Center - Coronavirus Information Page
• National Conference of State Legislatures - Small Business Loan (PPP & EIDL) Fact Sheet (PDF)

Online Resources during COVID-19 Pandemic

• VT School Librarians Association - Learning at Home Resources
• COSLA - Database Provider Info (PDF)
• OCLC - Partner's Offering Academic Content (Excel)

Visual Resources

• Center for Disease Control
  • Handwashing posters in multiple languages
  • COVID Stop the Spread of Germs poster
  • Stay Home from Work when Sick Poster
• State of Massachusetts - Printable fact sheets in multiple languages
• VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) - Reopening signage
• Christiane Carroll - "We are currently following added safety precautions" COVID door sign
• Social Distancing Flyer (PDF) - 8.5x11 | 11x17
• Comics for Good - Weekly comic series on COVID-19, coloring pages, info in multiple languages
• NPR Just for Kids - A Comic-style Zine on the Coronavirus

Resources for Vulnerable Populations

• Administration for Community Living – What do Older Adults and People with Disabilities Need to Know?
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response - Capacity-Building Toolkit for including Aging & Disability Networks in Emergency Planning (PDF)
• National Association of School Psychologists - Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource

State Announcements

• Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 - Governor Scott Implements Temporary Limitations on Social Gatherings and Business Operations (PDF)
• Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 - Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency to Nov. 15
• Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 - Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency to Sept. 15
• Friday, July 24, 2020 - Governor Scott addendum to Strengthen the Use of Facial Coverings (PDF)
• Friday, May 15, 2020 - Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency to June 15
• Friday, May 1, 2020 - Governor Scott Announces Additional Re-Opening Steps
• Sunday, Apr. 26, 2020 - VOSHA, Department of Health Provide Training for Vermonters to Return to Work
• Friday, Apr. 24, 2020 - New Order from Governor Phil Scott Continues Phased Re-Opening
  • Addendum 11 (PDF), which includes item 4.e. under Phased Restart: “Libraries may allow for curbside pickup for lending in accordance with guidance issued by the Department of Libraries”
• Friday, Apr. 17, 2020 - Governor Scott Outlines Phased Restart of Economy
• Friday, Apr. 10, 2020 - Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency to May 15 (PDF)
• Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2020 - Governor Scott Requests Federal Disaster Declaration
  • Approval for Federal Disaster Funds
• Friday, Apr. 3, 2020 - Closure Date is Extended to Apr. 15 or Beyond
• Monday, Mar. 30, 2020 - Governor Scott signs H.681 which Temporarily Amends Open Meeting Law
• Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2020 - Governor Scott issues "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Order
  • Additional explanation for "Stay Home, Stay Safe Order"
• Friday, Apr. 24, 2020 - New Order from Governor Phil Scott Continues Phased Re-Opening
• Friday, Mar. 20, 2020 - Governor Scott Announces Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Small Businesses and Non-Profits
• Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020 - VT Dept. of Labor Announces Electronic Option, Staffing Increases for Unemployment Insurance
• Monday, Mar. 16, 2020 - Governor Scott Orders Bars & Restaurants Must Close or Offer Take-Out Only
• Sunday, Mar. 15, 2020 - Governor Scott Orders Orderly Closure of Schools by Mar. 18
• Friday, Mar. 13, 2020 - Declaration of State of Emergency (PDF)

CARE Act

• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic (CARE) Security Act (PDF)

General State Resources

• Agency of Human Services - A range of programs for Vermonters
• Vermont 211 - Phone and online resources to find assistance
• Vermont Health Connect - Vermont Health Insurance Marketplace
• VT Shares - List of VT nonprofits by county for state employee donations