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How new technology impacts professional development for librarians
One of the most important roles of the library has traditionally been that of information provider. Before people could ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Diverse perspectives: Academic libraries help shape global citizens
What does it mean to be global citizen? It really depends on who you ask. As higher-education policy expert Madeleine ...