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 ...
Six ways to rebuild library patron loyalty and increase foot traffic
Remember the "new normal"? It doesn't seem like all that long ago we were using that phrase so much that it almost ...
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 ...
Four library technology trends shaping the future of public libraries
In this article we’re going to take a look at some emerging trends in library technology and how digital resources can ...
Artificial intelligence in academia: chatbot applications in libraries
We live in the age of robots. Thanks to advances in AI, it is now theoretically possible to, say, make an entire ...
Public libraries and cybersecurity: Keeping patrons' data safe
Cybersecurity is one of the growing concerns of our digital age, and public libraries are not immune to attacks or ...
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 ...
