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 ...
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 ...
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 ...