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Wary of Trump, ALA Joins Coalition Advocating Key Tech Principles
The document urges Trump to pursue “policies that respect the principles that have allowed the internet to become what it is today."
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Library As Financial Literacy Hub
Here’s what it takes to run a successful financial literacy program at a library.
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Macmillan Children’s Publishing Expands E-book Lending
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group will now offer all frontlist e-books for library lending on the same day they go on sale in the retail market.
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Small Stories, Big Picture
Why a new era of multimedia storytelling, fueled by smartphones and powerful digital tools, means change for libraries and publishers.
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An Award-Winning Acquisition: Newbery and Caldecott Collection Finds Its Forever Home
A feel-good story about a personal passion-turned-profession, a selfless act, and a few fortuitous connections. And a very happy ending for a cherished collection of Newbery and Caldecott books.
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Justice Department Reaffirms Reader Privacy Protections
After sending a request to Attorney General Loretta Lynch asking whether she is committed to keeping the reader privacy policy adopted by her predecessor, the department reffirrmed that it will abide by those protections.
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Follow the (Grant) Money
What do the grants funded by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services tell us about the future of libraries?
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Save a Life—Support a Banned Book
Almost universally, books in America are challenged because they tackle difficult subjects, writes author I.W. Gregorio. "Police brutality. Coming out. Drug use. Issues of gender identity. Disability. Gun violence. Suicide." But books—particularly those that delve into tough topics, save lives.
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Carla Hayden Sworn In as Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden was officially sworn in yesterday as the 14th Librarian of Congress, making her the first woman, and the first African American, to hold the post.
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Pew Report: Americans Still Love Libraries, Especially the Books
Overwhelmingly, Americans continue to view public libraries as vital to their communities, but as libraries adapt to the digital age, opinions differ over how books should be treated in the library.
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The Changing World of Library Reference
In a 2015 piece, PW columnist Brian Kenney jumpstarted a frank conversation about library reference. A year later, librarians tell us why that article struck a chord, and how reference is changing.
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School & Library Spotlight: All Our Coverage
We check in with the school and library scenes for fall 2016, with features on graphic novels, how teachers start the school year and engender lifelong reading habits, and more.
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Happy New (School) Year!
Teachers and librarians share their favorite ways to welcome students.
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Graphic Novels Go Back to School
How graphic novels are finding footing in classrooms and school libraries.
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PW Talks with Follett’s Nader Qaimari
The School Solutions president discusses market trends, the Baker & Taylor acquisition, and new products.
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Creating Lifelong Readers
Two English teachers discuss what works with their students.
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EveryLibrary, Rosen Publishing Team Up to Help School Libraries with ESSA Implementation
The new federal education law includes hard-win help for school libraries, but library supporters in each state must act quickly to take full advantage.
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Library News: A New Librarian of Congress; A Budget Boost, and a New Branch for NYPL
Among the headlines: Carla Hayden is confirmed as librarian of Congress; New York libraries land a historic budget increase; NYPL opens its new 53rd St. branch; and two significant developments in the open-access movement.
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Carla Hayden Confirmed as 14th Librarian of Congress
After a dramatic 24 hours, the Senate on July 13 confirmed Carla Hayden as the nation’s 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden is the first woman, and the first African-American to serve as Librarian of Congress, and is the first professional librarian to hold the office in over 60 years.
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