Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

There’s no doubt about it. Librarianship can be a demanding career path, and the quest to find just the right work-life balance while managing stress is perennial. The eclectic collection of books ...

I started working remote during COVID, and no, I’m not commuting to Pleasanton again. That chapter is closed. The health risk of going out in public has faded from “this could kill you” to something ...

As library workers, we are committed to individual civil liberties and human rights, especially the right to free expression as it is fundamental to our work in ensuring our community has the right to ...

I’ve gone to a lot of library conferences over the course of my career. My favorite part is one of the staples: the awards ceremony. Very often, the awards call out the quiet work that has gone on in ...

In the dynamic landscape of community support, social work departments have found an unexpected ally — the library. Traditionally seen as repositories of information, libraries have evolved into ...

The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow people to substitute work experience in lieu of a master's degree from an accredited American Library Association program to qualify ...