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Cool Free Library Collections and Archives to Check Out Online

Discover some of the coolest online library collections you can wander through to discover more about history, culture, people, and places.

Play in the Elementary School Library

Libraries can provide joy and relief by offering a chance to play. Here are some of my favorite ways to include play in the school library.

A Mood Reader’s Misadventures With Library Holds

How do you handle library holds as a mood reader? As for me, well...

The Life of a Library Book

A look at the lifecycle of a library book, from the time it's acquired till retirement after a long and full shelf life.

Libraries of the Future? Exploring Automated Library Vending Machines

Does the library of the future looks like a cross between a pick-up locker and a vending machine, AKA automated library vending machines?

8 Fantastic Middle Grade Books for Dungeons & Dragons Fans

These middle grade fantasy novels, including No Humans Allowed! (Dungeon Academy #1) by Madeleine Roux, all have a lot of action, high stakes, and strong world building -- perfect for Dungeons and Dragons fans.

Who Are the Librarians of Jeopardy!?

With their wealth of knowledge in a myriad of topics, it's no wonder so many librarians have graced the Jeopardy! stage.

Why Librarians Should Read at Their Desks

Librarians should be reading on the job, especially at the circulation desk. Here's how it would help librarians and patrons.

Clara Stanton Jones: Librarian and Advocate

On the life and legacy of Carol Stanton Jones, the first Black woman to serve as director of a central public library system in the US.

Lies Librarians Tell

Getting people, especially teens, in the library is my goal. If I have to smudge the truth here and there to do it, it's totally worth it.