Agenda for the RAC Meeting on Reopening Public Libraries

May 13, 2020

1. Welcome
2. How Public Libraries Continue to Serve Communities During COVID-19 Closure
   1. Short Panel Presentations
   2. Discussion- What can we learn from the experience?
3. Creating a Plan for Reopening
   1. Short Panel Presentations from Public Library Directors and Library System Directors in urban and rural settings
   2. Discussion- What hurdles can we anticipate? How do we plan now for success later?
4. Libraries Working Together to Support Communities and Libraries
   1. Short Panel Presentations from the Institute of Museum and Library Services COVID-19 Task Force and the New York Library Association
   2. Discussion- How can the library community support each other and support the communities we serve? What is left to be done? How will we do it?