Oral history interview with Jean Carr
Title
Oral history interview with Jean Carr
Description
Jean Carr describes the response of the Vernon Free Library in Vernon, Vermont, to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the initial transition of library services to curbside pickup and other remote options. She also discusses how living on a state border (with New Hampshire and Massachusetts) impacted library services, especially through cooperation with libraries in Massachusetts.
Jean Carr worked for many years in various different positions at the Vernon Free Library in Vernon, Vermont. She was their library director during the COVID-19 pandemic and at the time of this interview.
Sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-251676-OMS-22.
Jean Carr worked for many years in various different positions at the Vernon Free Library in Vernon, Vermont. She was their library director during the COVID-19 pandemic and at the time of this interview.
Sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-251676-OMS-22.
Date
2024-07-08
Subject
Source
Collecting COVID-19: A Vermont Story Project
Identifier
AudioFileCOVID-013
Format
MP3
WAV
Type
Audio file
Rights
Permission to publish material from the Collecting COVID-19: A Vermont Story Project may be obtained from the Vermont Historical Society.
Interviewer
Gustin, Amanda Kay
Interviewee
Carr, Jean
Duration
14 min., 37 sec.
Repository
Vermont Historical Society Library, 60 Washington Street, Barre, VT 05641-4215
Collection
Citation
“Oral history interview with Jean Carr,” Digital Vermont: A Project of the Vermont Historical Society, accessed April 4, 2025, https://digitalvermont.org/vtcovid/AudioFileCOVID-013.