LibGuides: COVID-19 Resources: Distancing, Quarantine, & Isolation

What are These Terms & Why Are They Important?

Definition of Terms:

Physical Distancing/Increasing Physical Space: measures taken to increase physical space between people to slow down a virus' spread.
Self-quarantine: the separation of exposed persons to determine if they become sick.
Isolation: the separation of people who are sick from those who are not sick.

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Florida Health: Social Distancing (English)

What activities can I do while Social Distancing/Isolating?

Try a neighborhood walk or explore a local park! Some suggestions are below but another great option is to check out GoogleMaps and scan for the "green areas." You may find a hidden gem you never knew was so close to you.

AllTrails.com: Home Page

Some trails may be closed due to local ordinances, please check before heading out.

State Parks: https://www.floridastateparks.org/

Palm Beach County:

Parks and Recreation: Home Page

Broward County:

Parks: Home Page

Miami-Dade:

Parks and Recreation: Home Page

Discover new art, culture, and places.

#ColorOurCollections [Open Culture]
Libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions around the world are sharing free coloring sheets and books based on materials in their collections. Please download, print, and share your favorites!
Classic FM Radio
Listen to the UK based Classic FM Radio station via your browser, mobile app, or TV. Access live stream radio, podcasts and playlists.
Google Arts & Culture
Explore various types of museums and discover over 3,000+ collections. Embark on a cultural adventure; Immerse yourself into ancient and natural sites using street view; discover artists from around the world; and so much more.
Google Arts & Culture: Open Heritage
Explore iconic locations in 3D, discover the tools of digital preservation, and download the collection.
Google Arts & Culture: The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks
With VR and 360-degree videos, you can now immerse yourself in virtual environments that give you a real sense of what a place is like, without actually being there.
Livecams [Explore.org]
Explore.org is the world's leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium's YouTube channel features 8 live streams of animals such as Sea Otters, Jellyfish, African Penguins, and Sharks.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
YouTube channel featuring a live stream of scheduled performances, recordings of past live streams, and select albums and singles.
Met Opera On Demand [The Metropolitan Opera]
750+ full-length Met performances available on demand for a monthly/annual fee. 7 day trial available.
NASA at Home
Let NASA bring the universe into your home.
NASA TV
When not showing live news coverage, NASA TV airs a variety of programming. Viewers may see views of the Earth from the International Space Station; replays of mission operations or news conferences; or episodes of produced programs.

The FAU Libraries has plenty to offer virtual visitors:

Below is a selection of museums from around the world featuring artifacts, sculptures, paintings from various cultures. What other museums can you discover?

The British Museum [London, England]
The first national public museum of the world. The British Museum is unique in bringing together under one roof the cultures of the world, spanning continents and oceans.
The Frick Collection [New York City, USA]
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
Guggenheim Museum [New York City, USA]
Committed to innovation, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations. With its constellation of architecturally and culturally distinct museums, exhibitions, publications, and digital platforms, the foundation engages both local and global audiences.
The J. Paul Getty Museum [Los Angeles, USA]
The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center features works of art dating from the eighth through the twenty-first century, showcased against a backdrop of dramatic architecture, tranquil gardens, and breathtaking views of Los Angeles. The collection includes European paintings, drawings, sculpture, illuminated manuscripts, decorative arts, and European, Asian, and American photographs. The J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa in Malibu features Greek, Roman, and Etruscan antiquities presented in a setting modeled after a first-century Roman country house, the Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy.
The Louvre [Paris, France]
Visit the museum rooms and galleries, admire the palace architecture and enjoy the views with a selection of online tours. Click the menu drop down or one of the navigation options to poke around the main site as well-- the museum has plenty to offer virtual visitors!
Museu de Arte de São Paulo: MASP [São Paulo, Brazil]
The Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a private, nonprofit museum founded by Brazilian businessman Assis Chateaubriand, in 1947, as Brazil’s first modern museum.
Musée d’Orsay [Paris, France]
In the centre of Paris on the banks of the Seine, opposite the Tuileries Gardens, the museum was installed in the former Orsay railway station, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900. So the building itself could be seen as the first "work of art" in the Musee d'Orsay, which displays collections of art from the period 1848 to 1914.
National Gallery of Art [London, England]
The NAtional Gallery, London houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
National Gallery of Art [Washington, D.C., USA]
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity.
National Museum of Anthropology [Mexico City, Mexico]
The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City – devoted to the archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic civilisations. It was inaugurated in 1964 and designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art [Gwacheon-si, South Korea]
Since opening its door in 1969, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Korea has lived through the history of Korean art. In the process, MMCA established itself as a representative institution of Korean modern art.
Oriental Institute Museum (University of Chicago; Chicago, USA]
The Oriental Institute's comprehensive collections, including artifacts, photographs, excavation records, administrative documents, and publications, serve the public in exhibits and online, as well as being an extremely rich resource for scholars.
Paris Musées [Paris, France]
Since 2013, Paris Musées has grouped the museums of the city and their central services into six departments. Presided by Christophe Girard, Deputy Mayor of Paris for Culture, this public entity under the authority of General Director Delphine Lévy and the Board of Directors has been the driving force behind a global strategy for these museums that is in line with the city’s cultural policy
Rijksmuseum [Amsterdam, Netherlands]
The Rijksmuseum is the national museum of the Netherlands. We tell the story of 800 years of Dutch history, from 1200 to now. In addition, we organize several exhibitions per year from our own collection and with (inter) national loans.
Smithsonian: National Museum of Natural History [Washington, D.C. USA]
Welcome to the realm of NMNH Research and Collections. In this university-like atmosphere, scientists delve deep into the history of our planet and the processes and peoples that shape it today. ...the NMNH collections form the largest, most comprehensive natural history collection in the world. By comparing items gathered in different eras and regions, scientists learn how our world has varied across time and space.
Smithsonian American Art Museum [Washington, D.C. USA]
The Smithsonian American Art Museum regularly broadcasts and records talks by artists, scholars and curators, panel discussions, and other educational programs.
Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, [Berlin, Germany]
With its numerous institutions that have evolved over generations, the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin constitutes an encyclopaedic museum, spread over many different sites, that aims to preserve, research, and display art treasures and cultural artefacts dating from all human history, and educate the public about their importance. The Staatliche Museen zu Berlin’s collections encompass the fields of European and non-European art, archaeology and ethnology from virtually all nations, cultures, and periods. This website offers access to the collections with their objects and works regardless of time and place - even if they are not currently on display.
Uffizi Gallery [Florence, Italy]
The Uffizi was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 for Cosimo I de'Medici to house the Granducal Magistratures of Tuscany. Over time, the top floor loggia became an exhibition of the dynastic collection of ancient sculpture, artwork and artifacts.
Van Gogh Museum [Amsterdam, Netherlands]
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings and more than 750 letters. The museum also presents exhibitions on various subjects from 19th-century art history.

If you are unable to place a hold on a physical book to pick up at your local library, there are some virtual options to find and check out e-books:

Amazon: Kindle Unlimited
Prime members are eligible for a two month free trial. Renews for $9.99/ month afterwards; cancel at www.amazon.com/kucentral.
BookBub
Discover books you'll love: Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.
Goodreads
Goodreads offers several ways to find your next book, read reviews, create your own reviews, and keep track of both books you've read and want to read.
National Emergency Library
Announcing the National Emergency Library, a collection of books that supports emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers, and libraries are closed.
New York Public Library
The NYPL's app allows users to gain access to their SimplyE collection. The collection is "a selection of classics and modern material available to anyone, with no library card necessary."
Open Library
Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Online titles available through Controlled Digital Lending.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. Choose among free epub and Kindle eBooks, download them or read them online. You will find the world’s great literature here, with focus on older works for which U.S. copyright has expired.

Last updated on Jul 1, 2025 2:19 PM