In recognition of the 2024 edition of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, PressReader is publishing a ...
Media literacy for students: Why educators must make it a priority in the digital age
The 2024 edition of Global Media and Information Literacy Week will be celebrated worldwide from October 24 to 31, with ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...