METRO has been assisting IMLS and OCLC with the management of the Operations, Scientific, and Executive Steering Committees for the REALM Project.

REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) is a research project conducted by OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle to produce and distribute science-based COVID-19 information that can aid local decision making regarding operations of archives, libraries, and museums.