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5 Haunted Libraries in 5 Different Countries

Take a virtual tour of some of the world's most haunted libraries, and learn the history behind the hauntings of these bookish spaces.

Library Inductions Post Lockdown

A school librarian on conducting library inductions and engaging library and reading activities for school kids during the pandemic.

How to Genrefy Your Library: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

Learn how to genrefy a library, or assign genres to books to help patrons find titles, with this step by step guide for beginners.

To All the Libraries I’ll Miss When I (Finally) Move

Six years after moving to D.C. and deciding it's not for me, there’s still something holding me back from leaving: the libraries.

Getting an MLIS While Working Full Time

Getting an MLIS to work in libraries while working a full time job can be challenging, and this librarian shares her experience.

Zoom Into A Good Read: 4 Ways Libraries Hype Books Virtually

This librarian has seen some truly creative ideas for how libraries hype books virtually, and she's here to share the wealth.

BEYOND MAGENTA: When Gatekeeping Becomes Censorship

A reader considers how books from the margins are recategorized and how moral gatekeeping restricts access to those stories.

Books for the Future: Why We Need Copyright Libraries

What are copyright libraries, and why do we need them? This article explains the role legal deposits play in the wider world of libraries.

9 of the Best Children’s Books About Libraries and Librarians

Celebrate some of our favorite bookish spaces and people with the tots through these children's books about libraries and librarians.

Why Librarians Are Not Childcare

Even at the best of times, librarians are not childcare. Here's why.