Per @ValaAfshar 2020 will vastly accelerate adoption of:

RT @techreview A database with over 24,000 research papers related to the coronavirus pandemic is now live. The database not only helps scientists consolidate existing research but also makes the body of literature easier to mine for insights with AI.

Per Axios, in the past, big brands would have to target local media consumers by buying ads from local news sites individually. Now, they can buy local audiences across one giant pool of collective ad inventory that Vox Media + Google pull together. More than a dozen publishers are signed up to-date.

The ad tech ecosystem for publishers for so long has been dominated by tech companies that don’t know a lot about journalism or media. Now, media companies are creating their own tech solutions to become less reliant on them.

RT @librofm To support independent bookstores, we have a deal for new members—when you start a membership with code SHOPBOOKSTORESNOW, you’ll get two audiobooks for the price of one and 100% of your payment will go to your bookstore.

RT @sljournal Little Free Library donated its 100,000 book-sharing box today & will celebrate with a giveaway of 100 LFL boxes. Schools, community centers, and public libraries can apply through April 11.

HT @LauraB7

The once pace-setting journal that chronicled the sexual revolution through a mix of high-gloss nude photographs and top-rate fiction and journalism will end its print run in the U.S. after nearly seven decades on the newsstand.

Membership sounds a lot like the subscription model, but magazine brands get creative with it and could be successful via @digiday #magazine#businessmodels

In an effort to help educators move to remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic, children’s publishers are changing their policies on copyright infringement. Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Macmillan, Little, Brown Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Candlewick, Lee and Low, and Lerner have all put out guidelines for use during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down schools across the country.

Foyles has launched its first specially curated library in a retirement home, as part of its partnership with property developer Elysian.

Airport hospitality group OTG, which operates more than 350 restaurants and retail locations in North American airports, revealed it will be one of the first retailers to adopt Amazon’s tech in its own stores.

American Booksellers Association CEO Allison Hill said the organization had donated $100,000 to the Binc Foundation. In addition, it is reducing membership fees, paying out for e-commerce faster, and running a daily open forum for members.

Additional $15M will go to third parties and nonprofits

RT @jessicaramos Calling New York City neighbors! If you’re a: Nightlife worker, Freelancer, Performer, Contractor & have been negatively affected by COVID-19, the City’s collecting info on canceled shifts, gigs & other lost business $. Please fill out this form!

RT @SeawrightForNY In light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, NY State of Health announced a Special Enrollment Period for New Yorkers to enroll in health insurance through the marketplace (https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov) and directly through insurers.

Children’s authors and illustrators are creating resources and reaching out to educators to help during the coronavirus school closures.

Mo Willems, Gene Luen Yang, Amie Kaufman and other authors for young readers are reading their work online and offering drawing tutorials, to help fill our strange new hours.

On Matt de la Pena’s Instagram @mattdelapena, he announced a Stay-in Storytime on 3/19 with multiple authors and will be doing another on 3/24

RT @ReadBrightly To help you navigate your new day-to-day, we have launched a portal where we aggregate articles, educational resources, videos, learning guides, and activities for children by age. We’re here for you, and together, we’ll get through this.

For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

RT @FirstBook Our friends at @ncte have compiled a list of resources to support English Language Art distance learning.

HT @teleread Would your children like to learn more about whales? Seattle-based research institute Oceans Initiative has launched a free Virtual Marine Biology Camp to teach school-closed children more about aquatic life. They’re holding live sessions every Monday and Thursday at 11 a.m. Pacific (2 p.m. Eastern)

Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute Workout apps are free until April 1st. In response to the many school closures taking place, they are also offering free access until July 1st for all students and teachers (K-12 and college). To access the free school membership, please register your school’s domain by visiting downdogapp.com/schools.

The trial, which doesn’t require people to own a Peloton-branded treadmill or bike, lets people try cycling, yoga, meditation, stretching, strength training, and other classes. One note: Peloton does ask for your card details if you sign up for the 90-day trial via the web, and you’ll be charged if you forget to cancel once that period is up, though the company does not ask for your card details if the trial is activated through the App Store, GooglePlay or FireTV devices.

MNDFL, a mediation studio in NYC is hosting donation-based meditations live on Instagram several times a day

The Community Meditation Center in Manhattan had free group meditation on Wednesdays and Sundays and is now doing it virtually. See also their library of teachings here: https://cmcnewyork.org/teachings/.

In the wake of the coronavirus-related closures, many theaters are taking their productions online. From sweeping operas to playwriting workshops, here are some ideas of how to engage with the live arts during the COVID-19 outbreak.

The coronavirus has led cultural institutions to close, but these virtual experiences can still enrich your life with art in the meantime.

Tribeca Film Festival is now streaming some selected short films

We’re all about to begin our new lives under PAUSE, so let’s talk about what it means.