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The American Library Association turns 150 – YouTube
American Library Association 11.1K subscribers 328 views Jan 8, 2026 #ForOurLibraries 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the American Library Association. It’s a milestone that invites us to imagine the libraries of tomorrow, to advocate fiercely for open access to knowledge, and to invest in the infrastructure, both digital and human, that makes libraries a…
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Voices Celebrating 1 Trillion Web Pages: Jean Armour Polly, Net-Mom – Internet Archive Blogs
Internet Archive Blogs, Updates from the Internet Archive Voices Celebrating 1 Trillion Web Pages: Jean Armour Polly, Net-Mom Posted on November 17, 2025 by Chris Freeland Jean Armour Polly—better known as the Net-mom, and the person who helped popularize the phrase “surfing the internet” in 1994—adds her voice to the celebration of the Internet Archive’s…
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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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In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times – Literary Hub
– The Keynote address at the American Librarian’s Association annual convention, June 28th, 2025 Sarah Weinman Sarah Weinman is the author of three nonfiction books: The Real Lolita, Scoundrel, and Without Consent (Ecco, November 2025). She is also the editor of several anthologies, most recently Evidence of Things Seen: True Crime in an Era of…
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In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times – Literary Hub
In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times Sarah Weinman on the Awesome Responsibility of the Seekers and Keepers of Truth By Sarah Weinman,November 3, 2025 Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my…
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A Librarian’s Gratitude List – ALSC Blog
November always feels like the perfect month to pause and reflect on the small, wonderful things that make working in youth services so special. Amid the rush of busy programs, stacks of youth books, and the lingering sparkle of last month’s glitter-filled crafts, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude. Each day…
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Sparking Young Minds with Forensic Science and Storytelling
Guest Blogger Sparking Young Minds with Forensic Science and Storytelling September 29, 2025| Guest Contributor What do fingerprints, footprints, and fiber analysis have in common? Picture a group of kids huddled over a table in your library, dusting for “mystery” fingerprints they just read about in a story. Their eyes widen as the patterns appear!…
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San Diego Public Library cuts slash Monday hours, prompt ‘great reshuffling’ of librarians citywide – San Diego Union-Tribune
News, Politics San Diego Public Library cuts slash Monday hours, prompt ‘great reshuffling’ of librarians citywide The shorter hours are also forcing branches to quickly reschedule activities like author talks, photography exhibits and youth storytelling times — and let patrons know about those changes on the fly. By David Garrick | David.Garrick@sduniontribune.com | The San…
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Journal Article: The Librarian Skillset and the Needs of Artificial Intelligence
The article (full text) linked below was recently published by Cataloging & Classification Quarterly. Title The Librarian Skillset and the Needs of Artificial Intelligence Authors Corey A. Harper Elsevier Discovery Lab Paul Groth University of Amsterdam Source Cataloging & Classification Quarterly DOI: 10.1080/01639374.2025.2539787 Abstract New roles in AI are emerging throughout Industry, Academia, and Government.
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Show Up for Our Libraries | American Library Association – ALA
ALA Advocacy & Issues Show Up for Our Libraries Join us and Show Up #ForOurLibraries. Libraries are among the most trusted institutions in America. From cradle to grave, libraries provide opportunity and enrichment for everyone in their communities. Yet in recent years, libraries have been facing unprecedented challenges – bans on library materials and programs,…
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Library Advocates’ August 2025 Congressional Recess Engagement Guide – EveryLibrary
You don’t need to be a lobbyist to make a difference, just a constituent who cares about libraries. That’s why we built this August 2025 Congressional Recess Engagement Guide to help you get involved. From July 25 through Labor Day, Members of Congress are back in their districts for the annual August Recess, a critical…
