Libraries as the Connective Tissue in Addressing the Digital Divide
Through ALA's Community Connect initiative, libraries in small towns have enhanced internet access for underserved populations, opening doors for patrons and increasing the visibility of libraries as key hubs in their communities.
Q&A: 3 Expert Librarians Share Their Summer Reading Décor Secrets
We asked three librarians with decades of combined experience planning large-scale summer reading décor to share their advice and go-to materials.
Reader Voter Ready: Support Voter Engagement Through These Program Ideas
Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. Libraries play an important role in ensuring voters are prepared to participate in local, state and national elections. Check out these program ideas to support voter engagement at your library.
Aging Together: What Libraries Are Learning About Serving Older Adults
Whether working in large urban systems or small-town libraries, four library workers emphasize that older adults are not a niche audience. They are a vital part of the library community.
Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond
With most campuses closed for COVID-19, here are some ways for academic librarians to bring experiences online.
A Whimsical Makeover on a Shoestring
With some creative thinking, Chelsea Price transformed her children's area into a magical spot full of surprises (and a tub).
Online Story Time: It’s Fair Use, Folks
During a crisis, online story times benefit society more than ever, so it falls squarely within fair use.
Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is rife with misinformation. Use your digital reach to help people sniff out fake news.
Serving Homeless Patrons in a Shutdown
Closing your public library may disproportionately affect your homeless patrons. Here's how you can help.
6 COVID-19 Resources You MIght Not Know
Share vital information with the public whether your library is open to the public or temporarily closed.
Community Engagement with National Partners
The Free Library of Philadelphia learns from partners as they test the Skills for Community-Centered Libraries training series.
Programming in a Pandemic
As libraries respond to coronavirus, library workers are faced with difficult questions.
COVID-19: Italian Librarians & Lockdown
Italian libraries have closed to the public, but some librarians continue to serve from a distance.
How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition
Springfield-Greene County Library retools a how-to fest to focus on sustainability and waste reduction.
To Charge or Not to Charge?
Some library programs come with a cost — literally. Noah Lenstra explores the issue.
Programming with Furry Friends
There are very few programs that guarantee great attendance, but animal programs are a pretty safe bet.