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Filling in the gaps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at libraries

Around the world, libraries exist to facilitate equitable access to reading materials and valuable information. They ...

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 ...

Providing trusted sources of information: Public libraries and democracy

“There is not such a cradle of democracy upon the earth as the Free Public Library. A library outranks any other one ...

Four ways to make a public library budget go farther

Communities lose a lot when library budgets are cut. Case in point: New York. Last month, the presidents of the city’s ...

The evolution of libraries to the 21st century (Infographic)

A time traveler from 1895 (the year H.G. Wells published his sci-fi classic The Time Machine) would likely have a tough ...

Seven new library programs to consider adding to your branch

It’s no secret that libraries have had to change drastically over the past few years — but change is something that ...

Everyday superheroes: How librarians are making a difference in their communities

In the current digital age, it’s easy to overlook the importance of librarians, but they are some of the most ...

Green libraries: Going eco-friendly for Earth Day 2024

It was a pivotal moment in the early history of the modern environmental movement. On April 22, 1970 — long before ...

National Library Week highlights the role of libraries in our digital age

Let's be honest; there's really never a bad time to celebrate libraries, or to take some time to consider the role that ...

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