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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Introducing: The next chapter of the PressReader brand
When we started our journey back in 1999, our vision was to keep people connected to stories from home when they ...