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Sexual Harassment In Libraries, Post-#MeToo: What Has and Hasn’t Changed?

What has -- and hasn't -- changed in libraries, following #MeToo and the realities of sexual harassment within its walls.

32 Of Your Favorite Books Featuring Librarians

We asked, you answered! Check out (heh!) your favorite books about librarians, and why not pick up a reader recommended book from your local library.

The Problem with Professional Development Books in Library Science

What’s more concerning to me is how the overpricing of professional development books (and text books) throws up more barriers.

Classism, Sexual Misconduct, Racism…The Life of Melvil Dewey

You know him as the library guy. We know him as a sexual harasser who ran amok until librarians took him down. Welcome to the real life of Melvil Dewey.

New Bills in Michigan Would Make Librarians Essential School Staff

If you're a Michigan resident, call your reps in support of these bills. If you're in the other 49 states, suggest your reps propose similar legislation.

13 Nonfiction Books About Real, Live Librarians

Librarians are the heart of book culture. So read a book about a librarian! Click for 13 nonfiction books about librarians who will knock your socks off.

All The Books I Do Not Want To Read…But Have To

Sometimes, I have to endure books I do not want to read. Here's why that's a good thing for me, for my library patrons, and for the world.

My Library Card Made Me Less of a Picky Reader

How the reading habits of a library latecomer changed, and expanded, upon gaining access to that most cherished bookish item: a library card.

Friends of the Library: Libraries’ Secret Weapon

If you have a public library in your area, it’s very likely that the library exists, in part, thanks to the Friends of the Library.

Tips for Getting the Best Book Recommendations from Your Librarian

If you’re going to ask a librarian for title suggestions, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the best out of the interaction.