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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!

How Library Partnerships Help Reduce Senior Social Isolation

May 08, 2026

May is Older Americans Month. It’s a time to celebrate and honor the older adults in our lives and the contributions they have and continue to make. But it’s also time to examine what challenges this group faces. The 2026 Older Americans Month theme is Champion Your Health. One of the major health impacts for older adults may come as a surprise to readers: social isolation, which leads to loneliness.

School Library Musings: Why Become a School Librarian?

May 06, 2026

There is no doubt in our minds that one of the best jobs around is being a school librarian. Instructing, collaborating, sharing, and creating all seamlessly converge in this often uncelebrated but wonderful profession—even as outdated yet ingrained stereotypes persist despite the many remarkable, even heroic, role models today. What makes this generally unheralded profession so rewarding?

Obama Presidential Library Draws Public Attention

May 04, 2026

Many things are given to United States presidents, whether they ask for them or not. The usual suspects are gifts, symbols, and the physical appearance of someone who is a full decade older than they are. One of the less discussed but most impactful endowments made to former chiefs of office is the establishment of a presidential library.

How Libraries Keep the American Dream Alive

May 01, 2026

When people think of the American Dream, they each have their own idea of what it looks like. For some, the dream is about political freedom and the foundational rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Others might focus on economic or educational opportunities or social equality. However you interpret the American Dream, achieving it depends on the rule of law.

School Library Musings: A Day in the Life of a School Library (Part 3)

April 28, 2026

In our last two posts in this series, we highlighted two school libraries—one an elementary school, the other a high school; one staffed with a full-time library tech, the other fully staffed with a credentialed teacher-librarian supported by a clerk. Amazing things are happening in both places. After reading these posts, it’s pretty clear that a well-run library at any level offers a much greater array of services than the average person imagines, including the following: Creating and maintaining an open, inviting learning space Keeping a collection engaging, current, and informative Interacting with students through activities, instruction, and day-to-day support Circulating library books, textbooks, and other materials through a maintained database Monitoring children at recess or when they need a break from their regular classrooms Astonishingly, people don’t really see these things when they look at a school library; they just think it's a fun job to get to share books with kids all day.

Stories Keep Kwame Alexander Excited About What’s Possible

April 24, 2026

Poet, teacher, publisher, and producer Kwame Alexander writes the books that he wants to read. That approach has led to writing forty-five books for a range of age groups, becoming a #1 New York Times-best-selling author, receiving an Emmy® Award for his Disney+ series The Crossover, and even founding his own literary nonprofit, One Word at a Time.

Running for Office? Here’s What to Know About Safety

April 23, 2026

The idea of running for public office can feel exciting and then, almost immediately, intimidating.
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