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Avoiding burnout was a focus of several sessions at this year’s ALA Annual Conference. Setting limits and learning to say no are among the ways that school librarians can help themselves.

Nearly  100 percent of public libraries use incentives in their summer reading programs, according to SLJ's survey. Still, respondents had a lot to say about prizes as well as what motivates kids to read over vacation.

Nearly a quarter of public libraries partner with schools on programming, whether that means getting the word out about contests and events or formally collaborating to mitigate the summer slide.

More than 40 percent of survey respondents report that summer meals are the third most popular summer initiative at those libraries that offer them. 

Midday meals and a range of activites will draw families to nine of the Contra Costa County (CA) Library’s branches this summer.

Because campus autonomy is key to the charter philosophy, schools with libraries tend to align them with specific educational principles.  

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

What mindfulness looks like at my daughter’s school.

In Atlanta, graduation rates among black students went up 17 percent with a new SEL program. Hispanic students showed a 25 percent rise.