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Newspaper readership is Edson Library to offer curbside pickup and at-door delivery
by Cassie Kushniruk opportunity for early literacy building there," Baird continued. "Right now, barriers and we'll be limiting to 6
truly multi-platform After being closed for nearly three that they're missing out on. It's now up patrons can browse the catalog to people in the library at a time. We're
only going to have two computers and
to the parents entirely to provide that,
decide what they want, phone the
they'll have to be booked in advance.
months due to COVID-19, the Edson
want, and then we can place [the
Public Library is on the slow road to and they don't always have the library to let us know what items they We've purchased special keyboards
expertise or access to resources."
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing reopening. Since the library's closure, patrons items] on hold for them." that can be washed and fully sterilized
Baird mentioned that there will be a
The library officially closed on
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, March 16, resulting in the temporary have been encouraged to utilize the "slight delay" from their normal between users."
Although the library has not been
library's e-resources, which can be
however, the lay-off of all staff and the cancellation accessed online through the library's services as all books that have been able to rehire staff yet, Baird stated
majority of these of all library programs. "We've kept website. "You do have to have a touched will be quarantined before that they will begin rehiring once an
opening date is set. "We will have the
very skeleton staff because our budget
library membership to log in," Baird
returning to the shelf. "We're just
readers are using that was also reduced and we had to make mentioned. "If someone doesn't trying to maintain everybody's safety," summer position for a student that
digital content to some responsible decisions there," said already have a library membership, he said. would normally be for the summer
According to Baird, the Edson Public reading club," Baird mentioned. "We
Head Librarian Michael Baird.
they can phone us and we can set them
supplement—not "It's been tough with cancelling the up with a library card over the phone." Library is slated tentatively for phase 2 are waiting on confirmation of funding
According to Baird, electronic online of Alberta's relaunch strategy;
replace—readership summer reading club for kids," Baird downloads have increased by 250% however, they are still waiting on for that position, but that position will
not be just for the summer; it will
noted. "It also makes it hard when
of a print edition of we're supposed to be providing across the province as a result of the official confirmation. "Right now extend until the end of December."
the newspaper. resources to people when they're stuck COVID-19 shutdowns. we're preparing the library so that the To access the Edson Public Library's
at home with young families and when Baird mentioned that he has received space will be safe when we do e-resources, visit
work is closed as well. We're definitely a lot of emails from patrons requesting reopen," he said. "We're installing edsonlibrary.ca/eresources.
In total, more than looking forward to getting open so we curbside pickup. "The community
definitely wants the materials we
can help families in this time."
half (52%) of Baird stated that the library's closure have," he said. "It's impacting our
newspaper readers has certainly had an impact on the patrons not being able to come in and
we've had a lot of people emailing
community, as there are many people
access newspaper who rely on the library for computer asking for curbside delivery and how
content from both access. "For example, if someone lost they can get access to our materials."
Library patrons will be pleased to
print and online their job due to COVID-19 and they know that the Edson Public Library
have to apply for the subsidy, but if
sources. they don't have internet access or a will begin offering curbside pickup
computer at home and we're closed, it's and at-door delivery starting June 8
really limiting their access to the from Monday to Thursday between 10
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) services that they need," he said. am and 3 pm. "We're going to ask that
"I think the closure has probably
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper been the hardest on the kids," Baird patrons have photo ID for picking up
their materials and to bring their own
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital continued. "Any of the activities that bags if possible," Baird said. "We
Summers Drilling
reading is more consistent from morning to night. Summers Drilling the kids are used to going to have all acknowledge that some of the students
been cancelled. I think there's an
may not have photo ID, but we'll
Water Well Drilling
Water Well Drilling impact to that prolonged learning and accept their library card as ID."
literacy retention that the programs
"We are having the pickup at the
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of serve between school years. For the back door so that patrons can phone
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, younger kids, it's socialization and an when they're here, or we have a buzzer
A pr
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones. A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Edson Funeral Home
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematoriumoothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
F
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8O Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
P
780-723-357580-723-3575
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet 780-963-1282 7
4405 50 str
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Stony Plain, AB
Stony Plain, AB www www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
You decide W
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
still offering our
2 bedroom fully furnished, still offering our
personalized service.
completely outfitted with personalized service.
everything you need. Just Please call for
Please call for
bring your personal items an appointment.
an appointment.
and move in.
$1600 a month Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
FOR RENT or without furnishings Cremation Options with a Crematorium
FOR RENT
on site in Edson.
NEW MOBILE
NEW MOBILE $1195 a month We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Cemetery Monuments.
2 bedroom, complete
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
with new furnishings.
with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
$1,800 Security Deposit
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
Check News Canada
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY JUNE 8, 2020 PAGE 3
Newspaper readership is Edson Library to offer curbside pickup and at-door delivery
by Cassie Kushniruk opportunity for early literacy building there," Baird continued. "Right now, barriers and we'll be limiting to 6
truly multi-platform After being closed for nearly three that they're missing out on. It's now up patrons can browse the catalog to people in the library at a time. We're
only going to have two computers and
to the parents entirely to provide that,
decide what they want, phone the
they'll have to be booked in advance.
months due to COVID-19, the Edson
want, and then we can place [the
Public Library is on the slow road to and they don't always have the library to let us know what items they We've purchased special keyboards
expertise or access to resources."
The 2019 report found that 83% of newspaper readers are accessing reopening. Since the library's closure, patrons items] on hold for them." that can be washed and fully sterilized
Baird mentioned that there will be a
The library officially closed on
at least some of their newspaper content online. Interestingly, March 16, resulting in the temporary have been encouraged to utilize the "slight delay" from their normal between users."
Although the library has not been
library's e-resources, which can be
however, the lay-off of all staff and the cancellation accessed online through the library's services as all books that have been able to rehire staff yet, Baird stated
majority of these of all library programs. "We've kept website. "You do have to have a touched will be quarantined before that they will begin rehiring once an
opening date is set. "We will have the
very skeleton staff because our budget
library membership to log in," Baird
returning to the shelf. "We're just
readers are using that was also reduced and we had to make mentioned. "If someone doesn't trying to maintain everybody's safety," summer position for a student that
digital content to some responsible decisions there," said already have a library membership, he said. would normally be for the summer
According to Baird, the Edson Public reading club," Baird mentioned. "We
Head Librarian Michael Baird.
they can phone us and we can set them
supplement—not "It's been tough with cancelling the up with a library card over the phone." Library is slated tentatively for phase 2 are waiting on confirmation of funding
According to Baird, electronic online of Alberta's relaunch strategy;
replace—readership summer reading club for kids," Baird downloads have increased by 250% however, they are still waiting on for that position, but that position will
not be just for the summer; it will
noted. "It also makes it hard when
of a print edition of we're supposed to be providing across the province as a result of the official confirmation. "Right now extend until the end of December."
the newspaper. resources to people when they're stuck COVID-19 shutdowns. we're preparing the library so that the To access the Edson Public Library's
at home with young families and when Baird mentioned that he has received space will be safe when we do e-resources, visit
work is closed as well. We're definitely a lot of emails from patrons requesting reopen," he said. "We're installing edsonlibrary.ca/eresources.
In total, more than looking forward to getting open so we curbside pickup. "The community
definitely wants the materials we
can help families in this time."
half (52%) of Baird stated that the library's closure have," he said. "It's impacting our
newspaper readers has certainly had an impact on the patrons not being able to come in and
we've had a lot of people emailing
community, as there are many people
access newspaper who rely on the library for computer asking for curbside delivery and how
content from both access. "For example, if someone lost they can get access to our materials."
Library patrons will be pleased to
print and online their job due to COVID-19 and they know that the Edson Public Library
have to apply for the subsidy, but if
sources. they don't have internet access or a will begin offering curbside pickup
computer at home and we're closed, it's and at-door delivery starting June 8
really limiting their access to the from Monday to Thursday between 10
All platforms (print, desktop/laptop computer, phone and tablet) services that they need," he said. am and 3 pm. "We're going to ask that
"I think the closure has probably
continue to be used across demographics to access newspaper been the hardest on the kids," Baird patrons have photo ID for picking up
their materials and to bring their own
content. Most print reading happens early in the day, while digital continued. "Any of the activities that bags if possible," Baird said. "We
Summers Drilling
reading is more consistent from morning to night. Summers Drilling the kids are used to going to have all acknowledge that some of the students
been cancelled. I think there's an
may not have photo ID, but we'll
Water Well Drilling
Water Well Drilling impact to that prolonged learning and accept their library card as ID."
literacy retention that the programs
"We are having the pickup at the
The research specifically looked at the newspaper reading habits of serve between school years. For the back door so that patrons can phone
younger Canadians. 88% of Millennials read newspapers weekly, younger kids, it's socialization and an when they're here, or we have a buzzer
A pr
accessing newspaper content primarily through their mobile phones. A proud Alberta business, since 1917, oud Alberta business, since 1917,
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
Summers Drilling specializes in water well
drilling and water well repairs. epairs.
drilling and water well r
Edson Funeral Home
Foothills Memorial Chapel and Crematoriumoothills Memorial Chapel and Crematorium
F
A Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp. Caring Part of the Caring Group Corp.
A
PO Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8O Box 6358, 5040 6th Ave., Edson, AB T7E 1T8
P
780-723-357580-723-3575
780-963-1282
4405 50 streeteet 780-963-1282 7
4405 50 str
www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Stony Plain, AB
Stony Plain, AB www www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com
You decide W
We're still here for you,e're still here for you,
still offering our
2 bedroom fully furnished, still offering our
personalized service.
completely outfitted with personalized service.
everything you need. Just Please call for
Please call for
bring your personal items an appointment.
an appointment.
and move in.
$1600 a month Traditional Funeral Services,
Graveside Services and
FOR RENT or without furnishings Cremation Options with a Crematorium
FOR RENT
on site in Edson.
NEW MOBILE
NEW MOBILE $1195 a month We also offer Prearrangement Plans.
Cemetery Monuments.
2 bedroom, complete
2 bedroom, complete CALL LEXIE 780-723-3110 Our Commitment Is To You.
Our Commitment Is To You.
with new furnishings.
with new furnishings. *Some conditions apply We are a Patient-Centered and Caring Community Pharmacy
Locally Owned, Locally Operated and Locally Committed
$1,800 a month
$1,800 a month
Due to COVID 19 there is a growing need for self isolation. We are offering free delivery of
$1,800 Security Deposit medications to your doorstep during this period. We can access you over the phone and prescribe
$1,800 Security Deposit
and renew medications. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals and clinics and stay healthy.
Give us a call today 780-725-0282
Address: 4924 – 4 Avenue, Edson, AB (Just beside Subway) Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 7pm
Owners: Sabia Saincher and Himmat Panwar Weekends and Holidays: 10am - 3pm
