Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

There’s no doubt about it. Librarianship can be a demanding career path, and the quest to find just the right work-life balance while managing stress is perennial. The eclectic collection of books ...

I started working remote during COVID, and no, I’m not commuting to Pleasanton again. That chapter is closed. The health risk of going out in public has faded from “this could kill you” to something ...

Americans are lonely. They don't know where to work or how to save money on socializing. There's a higher demand for third spaces, where people can convene outside of the home and office. Libraries, a ...

For those who grew up on Ramona Quimby books, Northeast Portland is a living monument to the imp of Klickitat Street and her ...

After 200 years, the Massachusetts State Library is still documenting our state government, and making that information available to lawmakers, researchers and the public.

A significant number — more than 40% — of Multnomah County librarians, clerks and employees who work with the public say they feel unsafe on the job, according to an audit of the Multnomah County ...

Since joining the Springfield-Greene County Library District in July 2023, I have been drinking out of a firehose as I learn all the complexities of the amazing work your Library does day in and day ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Patten Free Library in Bath recently announced the placement of two ...

The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow people to substitute work experience in lieu of a master's degree from an accredited American Library Association program to qualify ...

File photo of the Lawrence Public Library on Friday, July 26, 2024. Next year should be a big year for the Lawrence Public Library, as it will start off with a lot of work on the library’s ...