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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...