REALM project: Supporting the reopening of libraries, archives, and museums
Channel: OCLC Research
Date: 2020-11-30

Through the REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM) project, OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle are conducting research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums. 

The project is drawing upon authoritative scientific research and laboratory testing to produce and disseminate evidence-based information that can inform operational considerations for reducing the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). Join this webinar to learn about what is currently known and unknown about the virus, the testing process and results thus far, and how to incorporate the information into local decision making. Items tested include a range of library materials, such as paper, archival folders and book covering materials (leather (circa 1861), buckram cloth).

This presentation is being co-hosted with the Consortium of European Research Libraries (CERL).

The webinar will be of interest to librarians, archivists, and curators who work with collections materials and/or make decisions about materials handling policies and procedures.