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Moving Beyond the Acronym – American Libraries Magazine
Moving Beyond the Acronym Academic librarians talk about doubling down on DEI efforts and core values in an uncertain climate January 2, 2026, Facebook Twitter Email Print The world of college admissions drastically shifted in 2023, when the Supreme Court’s landmark rulings in two cases—Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. University…
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Preparing for New Web Accessibility Requirements -W American Libraries Magazine
Preparing for New Web Accessibility Requirements Small steps can produce significant improvements By Carli Spina and Rebecca Albrecht Oling | December 17, 2025 Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel overwhelming. The ultimate goal should be a website that maximizes accessibility and considers inclusive access in all decisions. But even incremental improvements have real…
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers – American Libraries Magazine
2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Librarians and Book Lovers By Alison Marcotte | November 16, 2025 Looking for clever and thoughtful gift ideas for the book lover in your life? Bookmark this article: American Libraries has gathered an eclectic list of literary-themed gifts—covering all price points and ranging from apparel to tech to kitchen accessories.…
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The Next Generation of Activists – American Libraries
“A core front in the culture wars is: What does it mean to be a full human being under the age of 18?” says Emily Knox, interim dean and professor at the School of Information Sciences at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a board member of the nonprofit National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC). “We’re in…
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How the 2025 Government Shutdown Will Impact Libraries | American Libraries Magazine
How the 2025 Government Shutdown Will Impact Libraries What the standoff means for agencies, funding, and staff By Lisa Varga | October 1, 2025 The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy. For one, it will pause federal programs and slow support for services that many…
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Library sustainability leaders grapple with threats, from natural disasters to environmental racism – American Libraries
By Emily Udell | March 3, 2025 Sustaining for the Future Library sustainability leaders grapple with threats, from natural disasters to environmental racism By Emily Udell | March 3, 2025 Source Links: Sustaining for the Future | American Libraries Magazine
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Quitting Time | American Libraries Magazine
The pandemic is exacerbating attrition among library workers By Lara Ewen | June 1, 2022 *Editor’s note: All librarian names have been changed to protect their privacy. Alex* can pinpoint the day she knew she was done with library work. “I was doing a lot of extra emotional support for people who didn’t have anybody…
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2022 Library Systems Report | American Libraries Magazine
An industry disrupted By Marshall Breeding | May 2, 2022 Events of the last year have reshaped the library technology industry. Previous rounds of acquisitions pale in comparison to the acquisition of ProQuest by Clarivate, which has propelled the leading library technology provider into the broader commercial sector of scholarly communications. This deal signals that…
