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How To Run A Book Award In Your School Library

If you want to start holding an annual book award as a school librarian, here are some tips from a pro!

Ancestry, Athenaeums, and Americana: 6 of the Oldest Libraries in Providence, RI

Feast your eyes on these photos of the oldest libraries in Providence, Rhode Island.

Book Fair Bonanza: Five Tips To Make Your Book Fair Run Smoothly

School book fairs are a source of nostalgia for book lovers, but they're also a lot of work to run. Here are some tips that will help.

Why Library Staff Don’t (or Shouldn’t) Comment on Your Library Checkouts

Commenting on library checkouts is a violation of the patron-library contract. Here's why your library shouldn't be doing it.

Why Police Shouldn’t Be in Libraries (And How to Help Change That)

Libraries should be a safe, accessible space for everyone. So why are there police in libraries, compromising this very safety?

How To Actually “Do Your Own Research”

A librarian advises on what "doing your own research" really means, and how to find reliable information on complex subjects.

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

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