An online conference held over 3 weeks
Wednesdays 03, 10 and 17th Novembre 2021, from 4 to 6pm
The seminar will seek to explore the effect that library closures due to the pandemic had on children and how libraries have reacted.
Through online presentations from European speakers, we will learn what creative strategies of connecting young audiences and other digital outreach programs European librarians have come up with and the impact on children’s learning and development.
Mario Coffa will be the speaker from Italy
Wednesday 10th Novembre, 4.00pm
This strange new library
In this presentation Mario Coffa will examine the consequences that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on libraries in Italy from the point of view of both the provision of services and the use of facilities. He will also report on how digital services have contributed to integrate and at times to compensate for the various limitations within the Italian library context which is often variable and not always adequate not only in terms of physical spaces, structures and tools but also regarding professional recognition.
Mario Coffa is a CAeB (Archives and Libraries Cooperative) Librarian and Archivist and works for the Libraries at the University of Perugia. His tasks are varied and range from Front-Office Services to the teaching of various subjects such as digital libraries, social media, web creation and professional training.