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By expanding what a collection can include, some librarians create spaces that inspire curiosity and address equity issues in their schools.

The Dewey Decimal System is in many ways an outdated mess,  and many of its flaws are more insidious than examples of old-fashioned conventions.

Here's how school and public libraries moved away from the Dewey Decimal Classification System to serve their students and communities better.

The record-setting game show winner and library supporter credits children’s books for his vast knowledge.

More books are being adapted to graphic novels—and vice versa. These trends are expanding audiences and creating opportunities for creators. Here's what's hot right now.