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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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For the Federal Workers – Editorial – Library Journal
For the Federal Workers | Editorial by Hallie Rich, Oct 02, 2025 | Filed in News A tribute to the lasting impact of civil service When I was in high school, the federal agency where my dad worked for almost 25 years—the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)—was closed. It was devastating to our family, and, for…
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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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Baker & Taylor to Cease Operations
B&T is in the process of closing following financial difficulties experienced over the last two years, according to Publishers Weekly; Shaw Local, a media group in northern Illinois; and a handful of individuals who reported being laid off on Reddit and other social media. While B&T has not yet issued a public statement and did…
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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…
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2021 Library Systems Report | American Libraries Magazine
Advancing library technologies in challenging times By Marshall Breeding | May 3, 2021 In a year complicated by a global pandemic, the community of vendors providing technologies to libraries made important strides to meet pressing needs and make ongoing progress in their longer-term initiatives. Though the pandemic disrupted library services—as well as funding—in 2020, concerted…
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National Library Week | Conferences & Events
Image from ALA National Library Week 2021: Welcome to Your Library –The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic libraries have been going…
