1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (751+ words) By Carli Spina and Rebecca Albrecht Oling | March 2, 2026 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…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (282+ words) By Megan Bennett | March 2, 2026 400 Approximate number of libraries operated by the National Park Service (NPS). 25 Number of parks represented in the Open Parks Network, a collaboration between Clemson (S.C.) University and NPS, funded by the "Institute of Museum and Library Services,…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (155+ words) By Allison Escoto | March 2, 2026 Fundraising is a perennial concern for libraries of all types and sizes, regardless of location. With federal funding increasingly threatened, library professionals will be called on to source money for collections, programming, and beyond. These titles…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (213+ words) By Dan Montgomery | March 2, 2026 These efforts represent just a few of the ways we express our collective power and effect the change we want to see in our world. When those in positions of authority fail to recognize the power…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (689+ words) By Rosie Newmark | March 2, 2026 The layover was supposed to last two hours. Instead, it stretched into four or five. Traveling alone through "Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky "International Airport (CVG), a woman wandered the concourse looking to pass the time. Then she…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (751+ words) By Sallyann Price | March 2, 2026 Generations of fans of the long-running PBS staple Reading Rainbow most likely tuned in on the family TV. Now a growing generation of young readers can stream the reboot on YouTube, hosted by children's librarian Mychal…...

1+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (221+ words) By Sam Helmick | March 2, 2026 No matter the physical size or budget, every library can play a role in supporting small businesses and promoting local economic vitality. By welcoming local businesses into their spaces, libraries cultivate strong professional networks and deepen…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (273+ words) By Amelia N. Aldred | February 25, 2026 From the first cohort in 2023 to the most recent cohort in December 2025, feedback from workshop attendees has been overwhelmingly positive. Some attendees have even gone on to serve in ALA and divisional leadership positions. Sam Helmick…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (158+ words) By Amelia Bryne and Megan Janicki | February 6, 2026 The 30th anniversary of the E-Rate program is a time to both celebrate what it has achieved for libraries and focus our work to preserve its future. This has led to calls from many…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (513+ words) By Carrie Smith | November 3, 2025 What do you need for a game jam? "Two tables. Done," says Danielle Costello, student success librarian at University of Georgia Libraries in Athens. TTRPGs have grown in popularity in recent years as they've become more…...