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Decision Fatigue Affects Would-Be Readers

June 01, 2026

According to Smithsonian magazine, leisure reading has declined by approximately 40 percent in the last twenty years. College-age students in particular are reading less since the start of the digital age. This is likely because the time and attention required to read has begun competing with the digital attention economy.

Julie Fiveash: We All Have Something New to Learn

May 29, 2026

It took a pandemic for cartoonist and librarian Julie Fiveash to write the graphic novel that became their book, The Froggy Library.

Can a Library Card Support You Through Burnout? The Case for Bibliotherapy

May 27, 2026

The world can be a stressful place, with constant demands from work, caregiving, and electronic notifications taking their toll on our mental health. Burnout is increasingly common, and finding time to rest and heal can be difficult in our fast-paced world. However, research from the ReLit Foundation has shown that something as simple as reading a book can help.

Rural Libraries as Lifelines: Books, Broadband, and Other Basics

May 25, 2026

For many, it’s hard to imagine living in a home without reliable internet, running water, or a laundromat within a few minutes’ drive. Yet for families in rural America, this can be a stark and long-standing reality.

What’s Happening with Spokane’s Community Court/Library Partnership?

May 22, 2026

Drug abuse. Mental health issues. The two are often linked, and it is hard to know which comes first. Does heavy drug use fray a person’s mental condition? Or are those struggling with their mental health more likely to use drugs, seeking in them an escape from their torment?

Things to Know Before Applying to Library School

May 20, 2026

I was excited to interview two library school students for this article.

How Seed Libraries Bring Communities Together Each Spring

May 18, 2026

Starting a garden is one of those goals people tuck in the back of their mind as the weather warms. Some imagine growing their own fresh food, while others just want a reason to get outside and work with plants.

State-Sanctioned Book Banning Continues in Utah

May 15, 2026

Utah has become the state with the highest total number of banned books in public school libraries as of February 2026. While the national discussion regarding book bans often centers on the South, one of the most concerning surges in censorship is occurring in a state north of the Mason-Dixon line and west of the Rocky Mountains.

Libraries Struggle Following Baker & Taylor Collapse

May 13, 2026

Libraries often face acquisition challenges, but recent events have created especially dire circumstances for many across the United States. In October of last year, the print wholesaler Baker & Taylor announced it would be shutting down all operations. This company had long been a crucial part of many libraries’ collection development, supplying a wide range of materials in large quantities. In the months leading up to the collapse, many of these same institutions apparently reported ongoing issues with software, shipments, and customer service.

5 Fun Ways to “Get Caught Reading”

May 11, 2026

May is Get Caught Reading Month, a time to celebrate books and encourage bibliophiles to show off their love of literature. Although the campaign highlights May, Get Caught Reading is a year-long celebration, so the fun is just beginning!
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