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A New Role for Little Free Libraries

Taking a look at some of the helpers who are turning their Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries to help neighbors in need during the pandemic.

7 Summer Tasks for School Librarians

A librarian compiles seven tasks that can make a school librarian’s life easier in August when the students come rushing back. 

Librarians in Phoenix Become Healthcare Workers

With no city public health department, the City of Phoenix repurposes librarians as public health workers.

Take the Ultimate Library Trivia Quiz and Test Your Bookish Knowledge

How library savvy are you? Test your knowledge of one of our favorite bookish places by taking the ultimate library trivia quiz.

Amid a Pandemic and Information Crisis, FL Library Funding Demolished

A line-item veto by Governor DeSantis in Florida demolishes funding for online learning and information accesss.

An Invisible Threat: Compassion Fatigue in Libraries

When both the customers and the staff are suffering as a result of compassion fatigue in libraries, it is essential we do something. Now is the time.

How To Start An Online Book Club From The Library

Steps for starting an online library book club, or converting an existing one that’s been on hiatus, while we wait for the ability to meet in person again.

Librarians and the Power of Social Media

A reader considers how social media has given libraries a new tool for community engagement, outreach, and promotion.

Jefferson Davis House to Lose Literary Landmark Designation

Taking a look at literary landmarks, their designation, and the recent rescinding of the Literary Landmark status of Jefferson Davis' house.

8 Great Picture Books Written by Librarians

Who better to write books than the book experts? Check out some excellent picture books written by librarians for their tiniest patrons.