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10 July New Releases To Put On Hold at the Library Right Now

Buzzy July new releases you'll want to put on hold at the library sooner rather than later.

Do Librarians Read All Day? No, But They Should

I’ve certainly been asked, “So, do librarians read all day?” and received the comment, “Wow, must be nice to have a job where you just read.” But the reality is, if I have a book in my hand at work, even if it’s open, I’m not really reading it. Except.

The Librarian Workout

The Librarian Workout: start with the "I refuse to use/can't find a library cart" loaded carry.

Libraries As a Constant

"I can safely say that if I hadn't had libraries in my life I don't think I'd be who I am today."

I Was the Library Ghost

One woman's fond recollections of her time as the library ghost and her first job shelving book at her middle school library.

Donate To EveryLibrary In Honor of National Library Week

It's National Library Week, and we're spreading the word about EveryLibrary, an organization that supports local library initiatives throughout the US.

5 Ways To Love Your Local Librarian

Tips for showing love at the libraries in your life from a school librarian living the dream. (Hint: USE US!)

The Magic of Investing in a New Library

One Rioter describes how seeing the renovation of her hometown childhood library inspired her for the future, and reminded her how much libraries matter.

Random Observations of a Former Fine Arts Library Page

In honor of National Library Week, here a few observations I've made in my time working at my university's fine arts library.

ALA Announces 2017’s Top 10 Most-Challenged Books

The ALA shares last year's most-challenged books, including two by men who have been accused of sexual misconduct.