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Libraries and the Justice System
Libraries and the Justice System
Libraries serve an instrumental role in the justice system. They perform many responsibilities that aid in research and preservation…
PC Sweeney
Jan 20
Libraries and Social Justice
Libraries and Social Justice
Libraries have always been institutions of cultural heritage. They foster the preservation of diverse histories and the advancement of…
PC Sweeney
Jan 14
Libraries and Cultural Preservation
Libraries and Cultural Preservation
There is a common saying that “history is written by the victors”.
PC Sweeney
Jan 8
How Do Libraries Expand Access To the Arts?
How Do Libraries Expand Access To the Arts?
Libraries play host to a variety of community needs. They provide access to information and technology, open up spaces for collaboration…
PC Sweeney
Jan 6
Do You Know What Librarians Know?
Do You Know What Librarians Know?
Libraries, just like any institution, require specialized skills to be successful. Do you know what they are?
Oleg Kagan
Jan 5
How Do School Libraries Prepare Students For Success In College And The Workforce
How Do School Libraries Prepare Students For Success In College And The Workforce
Public libraries are instrumental supporters of learning and development at all levels. This is no different for students entering college…
PC Sweeney
Jan 5
Public Libraries Make People’s Lives Better
Public Libraries Make People’s Lives Better
It doesn’t take statistics or ROI studies to understand how libraries improve communities.
Oleg Kagan
Dec 29, 2020
How Libraries Support Nonprofits
How Libraries Support Nonprofits
Local libraries are immersed in their communities and, in many cases, will work with and support non-profits on a local and national level…
PC Sweeney
Dec 28, 2020
For the Best Free Genealogy Websites Start at Your Library
For the Best Free Genealogy Websites Start at Your Library
The search through one’s genealogy can be a big task to take on. Libraries and archives are your best place to start — and dive deep.
EveryLibrary
Dec 27, 2020
Part of the Gig Economy? Grab a Library Card!
Part of the Gig Economy? Grab a Library Card!
Whether it’s a side hustle or the freelancer’s life that you’re living, the library is your business’ best friend.
EveryLibrary
Dec 22, 2020
Databases The Sequal: The Advanced Course
Databases The Sequal: The Advanced Course
A Basic Review
Colleen Watson
Dec 21, 2020
Free Ebooks Galore!
Free Ebooks Galore!
Everyone with a library card can easily access free ebooks without having to scour the internet
EveryLibrary
Dec 21, 2020
What Exactly Does a Librarian Do?
What Exactly Does a Librarian Do?
Librarians are fueled by a passion and drive for serving others and not just books and reading.
EveryLibrary
Dec 9, 2020
Welcome Back! What To Expect When Returning To Your Library
Welcome Back! What To Expect When Returning To Your Library
Librarians are civic minded individuals who stay on the lookout for ways to open their doors to underserved communities. They provide…
Colleen Watson
Dec 7, 2020
What Science Can’t Explain About Reading
What Science Can’t Explain About Reading
It exercises the brain and brings a lot of joy.
EveryLibrary
Nov 29, 2020
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sparks a Joy of Reading
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Sparks a Joy of Reading
Dolly Parton’s has put over 150 million books into the hands of 2 million children
EveryLibrary
Nov 15, 2020
Are Libraries in a Slow Decline?
Are Libraries in a Slow Decline?
Is the death of libraries near?
Oleg Kagan
Nov 11, 2020
How Controlled Digital Lending Makes an Entire College Library Available to Everyone Everywhere
How Controlled Digital Lending Makes an Entire College Library Available to Everyone Everywhere
Libraries are strong supporters of making knowledge openly available to anyone, and CDL helps make that happen in the digital age.
EveryLibrary
Nov 10, 2020
Libraries Help Veterans and Military Families Prosper
Libraries Help Veterans and Military Families Prosper
Librarians connect service members and their families to financial literacy and business development tools every day
EveryLibrary
Nov 5, 2020
Libraries, Segregation, and Civil Rights
Libraries, Segregation, and Civil Rights
One of the first sit-ins anywhere happened at a segregated public library.
EveryLibrary
Oct 26, 2020
The Largest Classroom in the (Online) School
The Largest Classroom in the (Online) School
Even During Remote Learning, School Librarians are There for Our Students and their Parents
EveryLibrary
Oct 23, 2020
Military Families and Public Libraries
Military Families and Public Libraries
It can be difficult to adjust to new places and faces. Libraries are perfect locations for helping military families feel at home in a new…
EveryLibrary
Oct 21, 2020
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