When missiles strike infrastructure and internet blackouts silence entire nations, the professional journals and magazines that sustain librarianship face a challenge that cuts to the profession’s core: how can scholarly… read more →
Library funding has rarely been more contested than it is in 2026. At the federal level, the Trump administration’s executive order directing the elimination of the Institute of Museum and… read more →
Every year, thousands of biographies compete for readers’ attention — but only one earns the distinction of being judged the best by fellow biographers. That distinction belongs to the Plutarch… read more →
Audiobooks have come a long way from the chunky cassette tapes that once occupied the “Books on Tape” shelf at the back of the library. Today, they are among the… read more →
Library science may not be the first profession that comes to mind when people imagine high-impact careers, but for those who pursue it, the motivations run deep. From a commitment… read more →
Libraries have long served as cultural and educational cornerstones, and as their collections grow in scale and complexity, the challenge of efficient material management has intensified. Automated Material Handling Systems… read more →
When a warship deploys into contested waters, the minds of its crew are as critical as its weapons systems. Often overlooked in discussions of combat readiness, shipboard libraries have served… read more →
Libraries have always been institutions of adaptation — from clay tablets to codices, from card catalogs to online databases. Yet the pace of transformation in the digital age has outpaced… read more →
Libraries play an indispensable role in their communities, providing free access to information, digital tools, literacy programs, and safe spaces for learning. Yet funding these vital services is an ongoing… read more →
Libraries have long stood as pillars of public access to information and culture. Today, that mission extends far beyond physical shelves, as libraries embrace a wave of immersive and assistive… read more →