Historic photo of researchers at Norway’s national library ...

A look back at news that affected libraries and library workers in 2025, including federal funding updates and changes at ALA ...

When we tell our stories, we remind the world that libraries are living testaments to human curiosity and care.

July’s United for Libraries Virtual event featured programs on governance, fundraising, relationship building, and ...

Speed puzzling, or the practice of assembling a jigsaw puzzle as fast as possible, has become an unlikely hit at public libraries.

American Libraries is accepting submissions for the 2026 Library Design Showcase in the September/October issue.

My primary goal at the Association is to ensure financial stability, foster member trust and growth, and bolster advocacy.

Getting started with web accessibility improvements can feel over­whelming. The ultimate goal should be a website that maximizes accessibility and considers inclusive access in all decisions. But even ...

Despite measures to continue operations and preserve pending contracts with libraries, the book distributor Baker & Taylor (B&T), a longtime fixture in the library technology industry, will shutter.

Welcome to the 2025 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries throughout North America. Today’s libraries are places where people from diverse ...

Librarian Sondra Eklund spends her time stocking books for the public library system she works for in Virginia. One of her patrons recently asked the library to acquire a children’s book about pets ...

With the acceleration of human-driven climate change, libraries are playing an increased role in helping their communities navigate environmental calamities. The downtown public library in Asheville, ...