Are Libraries Really Third Spaces?

I grew up in a little town in rural North Carolina. Our public library was about two miles from my childhood home, and I still remember the smell — one of old books (of course) and stuffy carpet.

My Most Important Takeaway from a Library Science Course

The Value of Library Databases: A Letter to all Wake Forest Students

Research is for Everyone

The purpose of research has always been to expand the understanding of the world around us, but it seems today that access to this research is a privilege only for a small caste of people. For decades, scholars have spread their research using Scholarly Publishers who then provide…

Let’s Talk About Gender Gaps in Academia

They’re real.

“Publish or perish” sounds like a broken record. I’ve heard it. You’ve probably heard it. And scholars have definitely heard it. For academics maintaining a job in the Academy most often requires tenure; tenure most…

My Experience on the Open Library

What Is the Open Library?

How Libraries can Remain Afloat in the Digital Age

The hidden Value in Libraries

I’ve always held the firm belief that libraries were a thing of the past; a predisposition that I dearly…

The Place of Books Re-imagined

Although I am excited to wake up every day, I am particularly excited to get out of bed on this morning, even if it is particularly cold out. Today is the 15th anniversary of my library’s founding, so we are having a special celebration to commemorate the event. Ten years…