#Libraries

Encouraging Reading for Pleasure While the World is on Fire

Here's how one librarian is encouraging students who may be struggling with current events to read for pleasure.

5 Favorite Fictional Librarians From Children’s Media

We can't resist a good depiction of librarians! Check out these fictional librarians for kids, and bonus real-life librarians.

THE PUBLIC Movie And Librarian Representation

A librarian points out the accurate portrayals of librarians and library work--and, i.e., common misunderstandings--in the film, THE PUBLIC.

Virtual Library Tour: Newnham College, University of Cambridge

Take a tour of one of the biggest libraries in Cambridge without leaving your home. Head on down to Newnham College with us.

Hydrogen Peroxide, Lollipops, and Toilet Paper: Check Out Pandemic Library Take-Home Kits

How six libraries have adapted services to reach patrons during COVID-19.

Vandalization at Major Libraries Aims At Voter Intimidation

Three libraries, including two major metropolitan downtown facilities, have seen vandalism related to voter intimidation in the last two weeks.

5 Haunted Libraries in 5 Different Countries

Take a virtual tour of some of the world's most haunted libraries, and learn the history behind the hauntings of these bookish spaces.

Library Inductions Post Lockdown

A school librarian on conducting library inductions and engaging library and reading activities for school kids during the pandemic.

How to Genrefy Your Library: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

Learn how to genrefy a library, or assign genres to books to help patrons find titles, with this step by step guide for beginners.

To All the Libraries I’ll Miss When I (Finally) Move

Six years after moving to D.C. and deciding it's not for me, there’s still something holding me back from leaving: the libraries.

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