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 →
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 →
Recent actions by the Trump administration to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education pose significant threats to school and academic libraries nationwide. In November 2025, the White House announced steps… read more →
The year 2025 marks a pivotal turning point in the field of archival science. As global data creation is projected to reach 175 zettabytes by the end of this year… read more →
December transforms libraries into vibrant and colorful information centers where cultural celebrations meet educational programming. As institutions serving diverse communities, libraries have an opportunity to create programming that respects multiple… read more →
America’s libraries offer free access to information, technology, educational programs, and cultural resources. Yet the dedicated professionals who staff these facilities frequently earn wages that fail to meet basic living… read more →
In an era when information overload challenges even the most experienced researchers, libraries face increasing pressure to help patrons find relevant materials efficiently. Traditional keyword-based search systems often fail to… read more →
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the sole federal agency dedicated to supporting the nation’s libraries and museums, has been at the center of unprecedented legal turmoil in… read more →
Libraries have a unique and necessary obligation to the oldest of our population. They have been part of our communities for decades and have much to offer. Modern society often… read more →
The collapse of Baker & Taylor in October 2025 stunned the publishing and library world, leaving thousands of organizations racing to find new suppliers for the books and materials. The… read more →