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Heroic Librarians: Unexpected Roles and Amazing Feats of Librarianship

Talking about some of the unexpected and incredible acts of courage, smarts, and community taken on by heroic librarians throughout history.

The Importance of Diversity in School Libraries

Diversity in school libraries is much more than just statistics, it's about the mental well being of the students who use them.

How Library Social Workers Provide Community Support

Through the work of a social worker with the DC Public Library, we're taking a look at the role and community support provided by library social workers.

The Most Uniquely Popular Books in Libraries, October–December 2019

Library Fines are Trash and People are Taking Notice

With fine free libraries trending across the U.S., we're looking at who fines affect and why going fine free benefits the communities libraries serve.

Jump to the Front of the Line: Hacking Your Library Holds List

Learn our top hacks and secrets for how to get to the top of your library holds list faster and beat others to it in the first place. 

Strategies To Make Your Public Library Welcoming to LGBTQ+ Patrons

No and low cost strategies to make your library more welcoming to LGBTQ+ patrons.

5 Ways You Can Support Your Local Public Library

Whether you're in the UK or elsewhere, there are actionable things you can do to help support your local public library.

Pura Belpré, the First Puerto Rican Librarian in NYC (And My Library Hero)

Who was Pure Belpré and why she should be your librarian hero, too.

Hello Sunshine Clarifies Call for Librarian: “This is a Paid, Part-Time Position”

Reese isn't looking for a librarian, and librarians should know better than to jump at her announcement.