BIBLIO November 2020 (Issue 1)

STAYING CONNECTED DURING COVID-19 VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING APPLICATIONS

Covid-19 has changed how we work and where we work. On account of Covid-19, remote communication is no longer viewed as a luxury but rather, a necessity, in order to maintain connection and productivity within the workplace. This has led to a massive uptake of video conferencing technologies since this type of technology allows virtual face-to-face meetings from diverse locations. This should not be the reality for only large corporations, video conferencing technology holds numerous benefits for actors including libraries. The following sections discuss the eatures of 3 popular online platforms, which Information Specialists can utilize in order to stay connected with staff and patrons.