Aotearoa New Zealand: keeping the virus at bay
ISSN: 0143-5124
Article publication date: 22 December 2020
Issue publication date: 20 May 2021
Abstract
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.
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Acknowledgements
This paper in this Special Issue was specifically invited because of the expertise of the author to respond to the issues raised in the Editorial at https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-04-2020-143. The paper is part of the Issue of the Worst Case Scenarios and the Virus. Each paper has been formally reviewed, and the author has responded to the comments in the customary manner.
Citation
Lilley, S. (2021), "Aotearoa New Zealand: keeping the virus at bay", Library Management, Vol. 42 No. 4/5, pp. 256-260. https://doi.org/10.1108/LM-09-2020-0130
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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