The first seven months of the Covid-19 pandemic: Reflections from The National Library of Wales

Abstract

This article describes the ways in which Covid-19 pandemic has affected The National Library of Wales during the first 7 months. It describes how the Library responded to the initial UK-wide lockdown which saw the closure of the building in Aberystwyth. The resumption of activities and services during the summer of 2020 is described along with the opportunities that arose due to an accelerated shift towards digital communication. Finally, this article considers how the pandemic is affecting future plans and vision for the future.