Over the centuries, libraries have adapted to their community needs in numerous ways. A recent article in LibraryJournal magazine by Jessica Levine illustrates how the recent changes in the… read more →
Seeking emotional and psychological shelter in literature has been a therapy method for ages. Pursuing mental health treatment in various forms can be daunting, but our literary forbearers found that… read more →
Interdepartmental Communication and Collaboration: Importance, Challenges, and Strategies for Improvement by Emma Grace Brown Organizations can’t survive in the current climate unless they master teamwork. And you can’t have effective… read more →
This month, the ALA launched its e-learning catalog with easy browsing features. Designed to be a tool for all past, current, and prospective librarians, these courses cover a wide range… read more →
This week we will be examining the reference interview and the best practices associated with it. This part of reference services (RS) is the main component of the RS engine.… read more →
Sometimes it’s hard to think of things to write about. Many writers struggle with writer’s block, and there are many ways to work through it. Read for inspiration I like… read more →
The saga of the Twitter takeover has been in the news cycle for some time now. Elon Musk was going to buy it, but then he wasn’t. Now, he’s taken… read more →
In the U.S., November is Native American heritage month. As a descendant of these incredible people, it’s important to me to acknowledge how much they have contributed to society overall.… read more →
As we approach the mid-term elections across the nation this week, there has been much angst about the likely outcomes and what they would mean. Which party will win? Which… read more →
A word has been used frequently these days: Neurodiversity. Though often used in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder, it’s actually defined as “the range of differences in individual brain function… read more →
