Purpose

This paper responds to an invitation from the Editor to write about how the COVID-19 virus has impacted on New Zealand and possible future outcomes, which are presented as three scenarios.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper uses a scenario-based methodology to outline the implications of COVID-19 in New Zealand. Three different scenarios are presented for consideration.

Findings

There is a need for adaptability and flexibility in the way that New Zealand approaches how it recovers from the impact that COVID-19 has had. Specific challenges for libraries are to ensure that they can continue to deliver resources and services to their communities in a fast-changing environment.

Research limitations/implications

There will be a substantial number of research opportunities in the years ahead to identify how libraries were able to contribute to recovery efforts.

Originality/value

This is a thought piece, delivered as scenarios. It only presents the views of the author.

中文翻译：

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新西兰的Aotearoa：遏制病毒

目的

本文是应编辑的邀请而写的，以COVID-19病毒如何影响新西兰以及可能的未来结果为例，以三种情况介绍。

设计/方法/方法

本文使用基于场景的方法来概述COVID-19在新西兰的含义。提出了三种不同的情况供考虑。

发现

在新西兰处理如何从COVID-19产生的影响中恢复的过程中，需要有适应性和灵活性。图书馆面临的具体挑战是确保图书馆能够在瞬息万变的环境中继续向社区提供资源和服务。

研究局限/意义

在未来的几年中，将有大量的研究机会来确定图书馆如何为恢复工作做出贡献。

创意/价值

这是一个想法，作为场景提供。它仅代表作者的观点。