A landmark federal investigation has exposed a national crisis in public library infrastructure, revealing that nearly 40 percent of America’s libraries are operating with building systems in disrepair. The findings,… read more →
In an era of constrained budgets and ever-expanding information resources, libraries face a challenge: how to build collections that truly serve their communities’ needs. Citation analysis has emerged as a… read more →
The role of the modern librarian has evolved dramatically from the traditional image of book custodians enforcing silence. Today’s librarians are dynamic navigators of complex information ecosystems, technology integrators, community… read more →
The self-help genre has experienced explosive growth, creating both opportunities and challenges for library collection development. With over 15,000 self-help books published annually in the United States and the industry… read more →
The landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in American public libraries is transforming as political and legal pressures reshape hiring practices nationwide. What was once a cornerstone of library… read more →
Librarians have long been viewed as stewards of knowledge, quiet champions of literacy, and pillars of their communities. Yet behind the calm facades of library desks and stacks of books,… read more →
Libraries play an often-overlooked but vital role for people struggling with drug and substance use disorders. As accessible, public spaces, libraries serve as points of contact where basic needs are… read more →
Public, academic, and school libraries serve different missions but share a core obligation: to demonstrate how their activities produce meaningful educational, social, and economic outcomes. Good metrics must therefore balance… read more →
Professional organizations bring together individuals from the same industry or profession to advance their field, set standards, and support members’ career development. While these associations offer numerous benefits, membership also… read more →
The landscape of library acquisitions has significantly transformed over the past two decades. Where librarians once focused primarily on purchasing physical books and journals, today they find themselves immersed in… read more →