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.
A 'No-Pressure' Book Group
A new take on a book club sparks enthusiastic discussion and over 300 book recommendations at Mid-Continent Public Library.
First Impressions: This Library is 'Lit'
Or, how University of Dayton Libraries used new trends and pop culture to welcome first-year students.
Summer Reads at Skokie Public Library
Since 2012, Skokie youth librarians have selected Hot Summer Reads for junior high pleasure reading.
Harry Potter: Event Extravaganzas
Are you ready for Harry Potter's 20th anniversary in 2017? Here are some big ideas to get you thinking.
ALA Awarded Community Engagement Grant
ALA has been awarded $243,922 for a project that will train library professionals in community leadership techniques.
Clip Art No More: Using Free Stock Photos
Finding quality (and free!) photos for programs and marketing materials has become much easier.
Banned Books Week 4 Teens
Mrs. Librarian Lady presents some thought-provoking ideas to get teens involved in Banned Books Week.
Library Mini-Golf
When summer reading ended at Fisher Library, kids celebrated with 15 holes of mini-golf — in the library.
Meet at the Lodge: A Mini-Camp for Kids
Skokie (Ill.) Public Library built upon their free summer lunch program with a variety of kids' programs.
Time to Meet Your New Faculty!
At Loyola Marymount University, the New Faculty Orientation library reception sets the stage for collaborative faculty-library relationships.
Get Kids Problem-Solving with Brushbots
What do you get when you combine a toothbrush head, a pager motor, a straw, a rubber band and a battery?
The Blog Post about Blogs: Developing a Class on Blogging
Thinking of starting your own blogging class? Here are some of the lessons I learned.