Across the United States, a new battlefield has developed around AI infrastructure concerns. Residents fighting proposed data centers in their backyards are increasingly finding a quiet but familiar and powerful… read more →
When a reader places a hold on an ebook at their local library, they rarely think about the financial machinery behind that simple transaction. But for library administrators across North… read more →
Every June, communities across the United States recognize Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month — a dedicated time to celebrate the importance of emotional wellness for men and boys and to… read more →
The use of AI in libraries has sometimes outpaced documented evidence of its impact. That gap is now closing. A body of research, vendor studies, and professional surveys from 2025–2026… read more →
Kids, Challenges and Friends For parents of school-aged children, few things sting like hearing that recess felt lonely or group work turned awkward. The hardest part is that friendship challenges… read more →
When the school bell rings for the last time in June, millions of children face an invisible threat: the “summer slide.” Research shows that students can lose the equivalent of… read more →
Navigating the evolving information profession in 2025–2026 You crossed the finish line. The coursework is behind you, the capstone is submitted, and your ALA-accredited diploma is on its way.… read more →
Local Connections are Key For staff and volunteers in literacy organizations planning local literacy events, the hardest part isn’t booking a room or filling a calendar, it’s turning polite attendance… read more →
Rural libraries across Europe are quietly becoming some of the most important digital infrastructure available to their communities. Often the last remaining cultural institutions in small towns and villages, they… read more →
Rural libraries have long punched above their weight. With smaller budgets, skeleton staffs, and patrons who may live dozens of miles from the nearest branch, they have consistently served as… read more →