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Dispatches from Library Land: August 2016

Book Riot's librarians discuss Syria's secret free library, a library that operates in two countries at once, Australia's yearly Reading Hour, and more.

Why Public Libraries Should Support Black Lives Matter

Resources and reasons for librarians to support Black Lives Matter.

“Welcome To Valhalla,” a Panel Report

Thomas discusses the challenges and opportunities for lady-identifying comics librarians in a panel report on Valhalla from ALA Annual 2016.

Dispatches from Library Land: July 2016

Book Riot's librarians discuss a fired library cat, the first black Librarian of Congress still isn't confirmed, and a library waives $600,000 in fines.

100 Must-Read Books about Libraries & Bookstores

Here's a list of 100 (!) books about libraries and bookstores, including fiction and history.

Dispatches from Library Land: May 2016

Book Riot's librarian staff and contributors have selected a few of the most interesting topics affecting libraries for this monthly digest of library news.

Dispatches from Library Land!: April 2016

Book Riot's librarian staff and contributors have selected some of the most interesting topics affecting libraries for this monthly digest of library news.

On the MLIS: Why I’m Getting the Library Degree

Reading, writing learning: the library degree (MLIS) is as necessary to me as libraries themselves.

In Praise of Non-Degreed Librarians

An ode to librarians out there who work without an MLS

Cool Stuff Diverse Librarians Do

The stories of three diverse librarians making a difference to their communities and changing the world, one bookish step at a time.