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American Library Association Cancels 2020 Annual Conference
In a sign that the U.S. is still in the early stages of the battle to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, the 2020 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for June 25-30 in Chicago, has been canceled for the first time since the end of World War II.
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When Libraries Close, It Feels Like the End of the World
We're still early in this new coronavirus crisis, but it's not too early to think about what we want—and what we'll need—for our libraries in the future.
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Macmillan Abandons Library E-book Embargo
“There are times in life when differences should be put aside,” reads a brief memo from Macmillan CEO John Sargent addressed to librarians, authors, illustrators, and agents, revealing that Macmillan will "return to the library e-book pricing model that was in effect on October 31st, 2019."
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Building an Inclusive Learning Environment
A 2019 AASL Emerging Leaders team has developed a new toolkit for school librarians.
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In the Field: Skype in the Classroom
We took a look at how educators are using the platform to build global connections for their students.
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Virtual Field Trips and Video Conferencing
Accessible technology brings the world into the classroom.
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Four Questions for Texas Library Association Executive Director Shirley Robinson
As professional membership organizations of all kinds face challenges, PW caught up with the TLA's new executive director to talk about what's next for the nation's largest state library association.
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In Wake of Pandemic, the 2020 Texas Library Association Annual Conference Moves Online
Organizers say they will use the setback as an opportunity to up their virtual programming game, and vow to come back strong in San Antonio next year.
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2020 Texas Library Association Annual Conference Is Canceled
The news comes after publishers and other TLA exhibitors began pulling out in large numbers earlier this week.
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Is Macmillan Reconsidering Its Library E-book Embargo?
Macmillan executives are seeking feedback on three new e-book licensing proposals from a select group of librarians.
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The Brooklyn Historical Society and the Brooklyn Public Library Will Merge
The merger, for which the two institutions are currently seeking public funding, will see the library take on stewardship of BHS's landmark Pierrepont Street building in Brooklyn Heights as well as all of its holdings and programming.
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Tennessee Becomes Second State to Propose ‘Parental Review Boards’ for Public Libraries
The bills propose to give elected parental review boards the power to decide which “age-appropriate" materials can be accessible to minors within a public library, with librarians who don’t comply with the board’s decisions subject to prison time.
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The Importance of Reading to Your Kids
How a career in libraries is paying dividends for PW columnist Sari Feldman in her new role—grandmother.
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The Library Community Readies for PLA 2020 in Nashville
With A-list keynote speakers, a rich professional program, and the storied city of Nashville taking center stage, the 2020 PLA conference is set up to be a great one. Here's all of PW's preconference coverage.
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In 2021 Budget Proposal, Trump Once Again Seeks to End Federal Library Funding
For the fourth straight year, the Trump Administration has proposed cuts to the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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PLA 2020: Nashville Encourages Its Teens to Create
Nashville’s take on teen makerspaces puts an emphasis on technology and the arts, including spoken word, creative writing, and audio and music production.
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PLA 2020: Nashville's Killer Fairs and Festivals
Turning a spotlight onto the literary fairs and fesitvals in Music City.
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PLA 2020: General Trade Publishers Find Their Groove in Nashville
The interplay of music and literature fuels the hometown presses in Music City.
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PLA 2020: Landing Religion Books In Libraries
Librarians in Nashville reveal best practices for religion publishers to use to help them reach the library market.
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PLA 2020: Ingram Rolls Out the Red Carpet
The Nashville institution is eager to welcome the city’s first major publishing conference.
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