While open-source platforms like Koha have made real inroads, proprietary systems still dominate library technology worldwide, particularly among academic, national, and large public library systems. Industry consolidation has concentrated much… read more →
In 2026, libraries are being squeezed from two directions at once: the physical infrastructure of the AI boom and the economic and cultural fallout of the software it powers. Data… read more →
When the United States reached its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, libraries across the country became among the most energetic places to celebrate, hosting exhibitions, storytelling projects, author talks,… read more →
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 →
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 →
Across the United States, the effort to remove books from school and public library shelves has reached unprecedented levels. PEN America found that 6,870 book bans were enacted during the… read more →
Information service providers like Clarivate, EBSCO, and Elsevier are racing to embed artificial intelligence into the tools they sell to libraries — but they face a complicated market. Their institutional… 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 →
The reference interview has long been the cornerstone of library service, representing a carefully choreographed dialogue between the librarian and the patron designed to uncover patrons’ true information needs. According… read more →
The 2016 presidential election marked a watershed moment in how society engages with information, ushering in what many scholars describe as a “post-truth era” characterized by widespread misinformation, disinformation, and… read more →