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The Things I Learned During My First 9 Weeks as a School Librarian

After my first quarter of working as a school librarian, here are some of the things I've learned about being in this new profession.

The World’s Most Glamorous Librarian

The life of Belle De Costa Greene, the most glamorous and influential librarian in early 20th Century America.

What’s In The Infrastructure Bill for Libraries?

Billions of dollars in federal money is being made available across the US with the new infrastructure bill. What's in it for libraries?

How Libraries are Helping the Unhoused

Homelessness grew by 2% in 2020. Here are are the ways public libraries have helped, before and during the pandemi

I Was a Middle School Library Volunteer

Here's how volunteering at a middle school library can singlehandedly change a 12-year-old's life, from someone who knows firsthand.

My Workplace Joined the Fine-Free Library Movement (And Here’s What I Learned)

The realities -- the good, the challenging, and the great -- of going fine-free in libraries from a public librarian.

Craighead County Library’s Battle Against Censorship

Craighead County Library in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been the target of repeat censorship attempts this year. Here's a timeline of events.

The Most Popular In-Demand Books in U.S. Libraries: August–October 2021

The most uniquely popular books in US libraries in Q3 of 2021 included The Thursday Murder Club, All We Can Save, and manga galore.

How to Support Libraries in Times of Increased Censorship

Libraries are supposed to be a bastion of free speech and discovery, but the book banners are getting more brash. Here's how you can help.

Being a Librarian: Expectations vs. Reality

When I speak with people who aren’t librarians, I often hear notions about what it’s like to be a librarian that are simply incorrect.

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