Washington State Public Library Initial Service Changes & Closures Due to COVID-19

Description

This dataset records when and how Washington state's public library systems changed or suspended certain services at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, culminating with the closure of library buildings to the public. The data reflects responses to an emerging public health emergency by institutions dedicated to public service and accessibility. Information comes primarily from library websites and social media accounts, and occasional communication with library staff.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
40 https://data.wa.gov/api/views/6iab-kcxu/rows.rdf?accessType=DOWNLOAD
23 https://data.wa.gov/api/views/6iab-kcxu/rows.json?accessType=DOWNLOAD
8 https://data.wa.gov/api/views/6iab-kcxu/rows.csv?accessType=DOWNLOAD
55 https://data.wa.gov/api/views/6iab-kcxu/rows.xml?accessType=DOWNLOAD

Tags

  • disaster-response
  • public-library
  • public-health
  • communicable-disease
  • covid-19

Topics

  • Local Government

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