library trends

How public libraries are helping bridge the digital divide

As we have explored in a number of our blog posts, the role of the public library is an ever-evolving one. It’s fair to ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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