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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.

New for August at EDSITEment

EDSITEment goes back to school with lesson plans on just about every subject, looks at the American Dream and celebrates women’s rights.

Adventures in Program Assessment

Joyce Garczynski from Albert S. Cook Library shares the results of her first foray into library program assessment.

Declaration for the Right to Libraries

American Library Association President, Barbara Stripling, unveiled the “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” at Nashville Public Library.

New for July at EDSITEment

EDSITEment looks at poet Carl Sandburg; the National History Day program; and the unsung heroines in the fight for women’ equality.

New for June at EDSITEment

EDSITEment examines General George Patton’s “Speech to the Third Army” and rounds up Fourth of July resources.

New for May at EDSITEment

EDSITEment celebrates Asian-Pacific and Jewish-American Heritage months; rereads "The Great Gatsby"; and shares two great humanities websites.