Landing a library position requires more than just a passion for books and knowledge. Whether you’re applying for your first library assistant role or seeking a senior librarian position, thorough… read more →
The October 2025 closure of Baker & Taylor, one of the nation’s oldest and largest library wholesalers, has sent shockwaves through the library community, revealing the precarious state of the… read more →
As digital collections expand exponentially, libraries face an overwhelming challenge: cataloging materials faster than they can accumulate them. The Library of Congress is exploring whether artificial intelligence can help catalogers… read more →
Library cataloging has undergone a significant transformation in recent decades, evolving from traditional card catalogs to sophisticated digital systems. While Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) dominated from the 1960s through the… read more →
As October arrives and pumpkins appear on doorsteps, libraries have a unique opportunity to transform into community celebration hubs that bring families together. Halloween programming allows libraries to engage diverse… read more →
In an era when artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every aspect of modern life, libraries have emerged as unexpected pioneers at the forefront of the AI revolution. Far from being… read more →
Public libraries have undergone a remarkable transformation in recent decades, evolving from quiet repositories of books into dynamic community hubs that embrace innovative approaches to learning and development. At the… read more →
The audiobook industry stands at a technological crossroads. As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates the publishing landscape, AI-generated audiobooks are emerging as both a democratizing force and a source of significant… read more →
The American Library Association (ALA) has unveiled an ambitious new strategic plan that promises to reshape the library landscape through 2025 and beyond. This comprehensive roadmap, developed through extensive data… read more →
The global publishing landscape continues to evolve, with five major companies dominating the industry and maintaining strong relationships with libraries worldwide. The biggest book publishing companies globally are Penguin Random… read more →