One of the most important roles of the library has traditionally been that of information provider. Before people could ...
2024-09-23
Making a difference: public libraries and community partnerships
Imagine, if you will, a future in which the local public library is the essential hub of every neighborhood, a meeting ...
2024-09-16
The heart of the campus: 10 ways to improve academic library visibility
In a previous blog post, we cited the results of a 2021 Technology from Sage survey of academic library professionals. ...
2024-09-09
Information literacy and critical thinking: libraries help fight misinformation
Global Information and Media Literacy Week is still over a month away, but it's never too soon to start talking about ...
2024-09-02
Places to create and explore: The benefits of makerspaces in academic libraries
What is a makerspace, and why should your academic library have one? Let’s start by answering the first part of that ...
2024-08-26
Constructing green libraries: Sustainable architecture for a greener future
In a few previous blog posts, we've explored the connection between libraries and environmental sustainability — in ...
2024-08-19
Digital transformation, a focus on well-being and other key academic library trends
University and college libraries are evolving rapidly to meet the changing needs of students, faculty and researchers. ...
2024-08-08
Indigenous library programming helps community members connect with their culture
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated August 9 as the ...
2024-07-15
Summer reads: Library activities keep kids engaged while school's out
It's called the "summer slide". That might sound like a piece of seasonal playground equipment, but it's actually ...
