Archive
Full Post List
: Antonio La Cava on why libraries still matter in a digital world The retired schoolteacher behind “Italy’s smallest library” discusses his bid to reverse declining reading rates — and how a three-wheeled van became …
: ‘The Librarians’ To Premiere On PBS ‘Independent Lens’ As Political Backlash Mounts Against Book Banning [Monday February 9] deadline.com/2026/02/t…
: A year of transformation and creativity in Wigan Libraries “We’ve certainly made the most of that flexibility this year. From an intimate gig with Ben Ottewell to a high-energy wrestling event during half term …
: Save the Date! Safer Spaces Symposium: Library Washrooms accessola.com/ola-event… “Does your library have universal washrooms? What is your policy on sharps containers? Do you conduct wellness checks? How do …
: Has anyone observed this happening in libraries? Or Canadian bookstores? boingboing.net/2025/12/1…
: Shared Space, Shared Mission How the King Library Expands Access and Strengthens Community Impact sr.ithaka.org/publicati…
: Boston Is Building Homes Above Libraries — And It’s Changing Lives. How one city is rethinking public space to support families. medium.com/everylibr… …
: Countdown to Better Libraries: 12 Missteps to Avoid This should be required reading for librarians and support staff Countdown to Better Libraries: 12 Missteps to Avoid Part 1 …
: When Librarians Help Censorship Without Realizing It The Myth of Neutrality, and Why Silence Is Still a Choice …
: Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/…
: Program Frameworks for Annual Library Planning stephenslighthouse.com/2026/01/0…
: Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community recognized in 2025 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada! librarianship.ca/blog/2025…
: stop asking chat gpt and a librarian instead! www.threads.com/@kaitlyn….
: The Real Reason People Stopped Reading Books What if the problem wasn’t attention, but obligation? mattlillywhite.substack.com/p/the-rea…
: Tour of Obama Presidential Center showcases playgrounds, gardens, among other attractions www.cbsnews.com/chicago/n…
: "I saw a boy at the library ask if he could print homework without a card." “I saw a boy at the library ask if he could print homework without a card. The librarian said he’d need an account first. He looked down. “My mom said …
: New Report From US GAO: Public Libraries: Many Buildings are Reported to Be in Poor Condition, with Increasing Deferred Maintenance “About 6,000 libraries nationwide (nearly 40%) say that part of their building is in poor condition, and about 7,000 report having a physical barrier …
: Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Announces 2025 Innovations Award Winners myemail.constantcontact.com/Now-Annou…
: Ten Stories That Shaped 2025 lisnews.org/ten-stori…
: Funding Research Services: How Libraries are Exploring Cost Recovery Models scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/12/0…
: “If I want something functionally similar to a recommendation algorithm but adds an element of curiosity and discovery, I go to the library. " …
: EveryLibrary Institute Announces a Special Issue of The Political Librarian, “Weaponized Politics and Dismantled Policies: Defending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in America's Libraries and Cultural Institutions. www.everylibraryinstitute.org/everylibr… A new special issue of the EveryLibrary Institute’s open-access academic journal, The Political Librarian, …
: ULC: 2025 URBAN LIBRARIECOUNCILS LIBRARY INSIGHTS Report media.licdn.com/dms/docum…
: Homeschool Support with Library Programs www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025…
: The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library www.404media.co/the-last-…
: Extralibrary Loan. “At the Library Newsroom, neighbors ask, what are we curious about? Then, how can we learn more?” placesjournal.kinsta.cloud/article/e…
: From Library to Launchpad. How Memphis’ Innovator-in-Residence program is evolving public libraries into creative hubs medium.com/reimagini…
: At the Newark Public Library, Shopping Bags Carry Local History. The New Jersey institution is home to a collection of more than 2,000 of these often overlooked items. www.atlasobscura.com/articles/… If you are in …
: Invitation to Participate: Service Point Staffing in Arts Libraries librarianship.ca/news/serv… “Service Point Staffing in Arts Libraries is a …
: Podcast: A Massive Archiving Effort at National Parks (with Jenny McBurney and Lynda Kellam) This week we have a conversation between Sam and two of …
: Reading Round-Up 11.21.2026 – Supervisors, Neuroinclusivity, Queer Safe Spaces, Psychological Safety, and Feedback librarianbyday.net/2025/11/2… …
: “Some call libraries charity. But they’re often the epitome of a functioning society.” substack.com/@mattlill…
: “…nor can the experience of library life be re-created online. It’s not just a matter of free books. A library is a different kind of social reality …
: Forget Running Groups and Work Socials. Find a Book Club thewalrus.ca/find-a-bo…
: The library is not a department: Why public library boards matter www.municipalworld.com/feature-s…
: Danish library’s massive bell announces every newborn in the city boingboing.net/2025/10/1…
: The 7 Types of Rest Librarians Actually Need and How to Get Them librarianbyday.net/2025/11/0…
: Get in Touch with Your Inner Artist at the Library Turn “I wish I could draw” into “Look what I made!” medium.com/everylibr…
: How I came to love the library I once criticized ‘I still don’t relish the outside of the library, but this is really a building to be experienced from the inside out. On that count, it’s wonderful,’ …
: The Mental Health Benefits of Reading You Didn’t Know About magazine.1000libraries.com/the-menta… Discover how reading reduces stress, strengthens the …
: The People’s Case for Curators “The work of these individuals – let’s call them “public-good curators” – benefits all of us. The People’s Case for Curators makes that case. …
: Seoul’s Outdoor Library Is Back—And It’s Every Book Lover’s Dream magazine.1000libraries.com/seouls-ou…
: Reviewing Ghost Hunting Kits from the Public Library with Melanie Trecek… youtu.be/EFatwPzJT…
: What Happened When The Author Of One Of America’s Most Banned Books Came To My Small-Town Library A writer’s talk showed the benefits of having conversations about controversial issues medium.com/lit-life/…
: Extralibrary Loan Amid a war on public knowledge, libraries are pushing outward, enlarging the commons through new configurations of civic and …
: Australians return to libraries in record numbers as cost-of-living drives demand for free public services www.nsla.org.au/news/aust…
: With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page. Cities looking to revive downtowns are increasingly leveraging the ability of public …
: 12 Must-Visit Libraries in Japan www.1000libraries.com/post/12-m…
: Libraries still matter in the age of distraction suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2025/09/l…
: Accessibility Is Good Marketing: Why Libraries Must Start WCAG 2.2 Prep Now superlibrarymarketing.com/2025/10/1…
: The Future Children’s Librarian – According to Louise Seaman Bechtel. www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025…
: Ontario Expanding Internet Access in First Nations Libraries news.ontario.ca/en/releas… Increased funding will help people in small and rural …
: Is the Book Club the New Social Scene? magazine.1000libraries.com/is-the-bo… Book clubs are back and cooler than ever. Discover how Gen Z and …
: Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches. Twelve Toronto libraries offer social and crisis support services …
: Attending the 2025 National Book Festival. www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025… “I was lucky enough to attend this year’s festival and below are the highlights …
: Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books www.404media.co/librarian…
: The Overlooked Reality of Library Security www.linkedin.com/pulse/ove… “Yet the growing frequency and complexity of security incidents within …
: Bookshelves to Bylines: When Libraries and Journalists Join Forces. In the quest for new ways to combat misinformation, partnerships between media …
: Nice to look at... 5 Unique Libraries Around The World Redefining Architecture & Community Space www.yankodesign.com/2025/09/0…
: “In Asian contexts, where rapid development often fragments traditional community structures, libraries serve as nodes of social cohesion and cultural …
: Where would you put an outdoor library in Columbia? colatoday.6amcity.com/outdoors/… The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re …
: ALA and League of Women Voters release Civic Collaboration Guide www.ala.org/news/2025…
: The Library That Saved a Life www.ebsco.com/blogs/nov… “The library was my one happy place,” says Elsa Sjunneson. “It was the thing that could just …
: What do librarians look like? Stereotyping of a profession by generative AI What do librarians look like? Stereotyping of a profession by generative AI journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.11…
: The Cost of Neglect: How Poor Library Facilities Undermine Public Trust and Community Impact www.linkedin.com/pulse/cos…
: Sensory-Friendly Libraries: Building Spaces & Building Belonging sites.psu.edu/sensoryfr… “Welcome to the project site for the sensory-friendly …
: Going around in Circles: Interrogating Librarians’ Spheres of Concern, Influence, and Control www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2025/circ… In Brief: The practice placing one’s anxieties into circles of concern, influence, and control can be …
: Discover how one father’s emotional tribute to a beloved public library captures the power of community, storytelling, and lifelong learning. …
: Saving Stories: My First Week at the Baldwin Library by Aryssa Damron www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025… “This story can now live and breathe and be read and enjoyed again, not just studied and researched by those who happen to …
: Supporting Library Employees Through Grief [a research paper] “Libraries may not typically have policies around bereavement leave or expressions of grief. Likewise, employees who are not bereaved may have no idea …
: Meet the TikTok Librarian Championing Literacy and Mental Health magazine.1000libraries.com/meet-the-… Meet Mychal Threets – the librarian, social …
: Jolys Regional Library in St Pierre MB officially opens its doors at new location steinbachonline.com/articles/… St. Pierre Councillor Marc Proulx was …
: Kitchener library serving life skills in new teaching kitchen www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener… “Some people may look at the program and think, ‘Oh, they’re …
: Girls play baseball at this Montreal park. The city wants to turn it into a library www.cbc.ca/player/pl… The City of Montreal plans to turn one of …
: Journal Article: “Shaping Public Library Legitimacy: Case Analysis of the New York Public Library” www.infodocket.com/2025/08/0… The aim of this case …
: How a public library’s summer game took over a Michigan city www.npr.org/2025/08/0…
: Age-friendly recognition for Clara library staff [Ireland] www.offalyindependent.ie/2025/08/0…
: Lycoming County Library System [PA] to participate in National Night Out. “The Lycoming County Library System will bring its outreach vehicle to …
: Celebrate Disability Pride Year-Round through Collection Development. This Disability Pride Month marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with …
: I just love what the Milwaukee Public Library is doing on Instagram to promote it’s collections. www.instagram.com/reel/DMso…
: America’s Carnegie Libraries on One Map googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2025/07/a…
: Where the Wild Children’s Museums Are St. Louis’ City Museum helped pioneer the idea of dangerous-looking interactive experiences for kids and their …
: Want Safer Neighborhoods? Invest in Libraries When library funding goes up, crime tends to go down medium.com/everylibr…
: Seed Libraries Sprout Across OC voiceofoc.org/2025/07/s…
: Toronto Public Library Workers Union has released a new video called The Work, " a short film about library workers, the difficulties they face and …
: Fieldnotes: What is the Difference Between Placekeeping and Placemaking? | STEPS Public Art: stepspublicart.org/fieldnote…
: From ArchDaily: Swimmable Cities International Movement Advocates for the Right to Swim in Urban Waterways www.archdaily.com/1032074/s… The Urbanist …