The American Library Association (ALA) has delivered a written report to the House Judiciary Committee telling lawmakers that “unfair behavior by digital market actors," including Amazon and some ...

The Bartholomew County Public Library is implementing a new policy on appropriate behavior for patrons. The library’s board of trustees has approved a document entitled “Library and Patron ...

OSHKOSH – Changes are coming to Oshkosh Public Library. Starting Tuesday, OPL will enforce a more comprehensive patron behavior policy shaped by community and staff feedback. Approved by the Oshkosh ...

Teens deserve an environment where they feel welcome and respected. Library staff members who work with teens believe this and want to help them succeed—in having their service needs met and in life.

Unaccompanied teens must present identification at a Greeter Station to access the library in the evenings. The rule aims to address disruptions caused by teens and create a safer environment for all ...

Librarians at Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library are doing far more these days than just shelving books. They’re monitoring security cameras, trying to distinguish naps from drug overdoses and ...

IT’S AN INTERESTING STORY. LET’S START OFF WITH THE FACT THAT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY HERE IN SOMERVILLE IS LOCATED JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND OVER THE PAST WEEKS WE’VE SEEN THOSE CLOSURES.

SOMERVILLE — For students pouring out of the high school each day and looking for something to do, the Central Library right next door has always been a natural choice, thanks to its ample space to do ...

Last week we had an unusual occurrence—a class was assigned to develop temporary art installations in the library during their regular meeting time. Their assignment focused on the concept of personal ...