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 →
A landmark federal investigation has exposed a national crisis in public library infrastructure, revealing that nearly 40 percent of America’s libraries are operating with building systems in disrepair. The findings,… read more →
Libraries play an often-overlooked but vital role for people struggling with drug and substance use disorders. As accessible, public spaces, libraries serve as points of contact where basic needs are… read more →
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 →
Public libraries across the United States have transformed how they serve communities by embracing virtual programming. What began as a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a permanent… read more →
When Americans head to the polls, presidential races typically dominate headlines. However, local elections—often overlooked by voters—have profound and direct consequences for public library millages, affecting everything from funding and… read more →
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week (HHAW) — held the week before Thanksgiving each year — is a natural fit for public libraries. The week, organized by the National Coalition for… read more →
Libraries have long served as cornerstones of democratic societies, providing equitable access to information and ideas across the political spectrum. Collection development policies—the guidelines that determine what materials libraries acquire,… read more →
Public libraries have long been pillars of community education, continually adapting to meet the evolving needs of their patrons. Among their most impactful offerings are educational workshops and training programs… read more →