Public Libraries

More U.S. librarians are using this interactive programming model, in which human "books" speak with patrons about their life experiences.

Tips for self-care can be useful but are not always practical. So proactive administrations and public library management are taking steps to support their stressed-out staff.

The picture book prize is awarded by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

An accurate count in this year's controversial census is critical to securing library funding and keeping school and health programs going. Use these resources to create teachable moments with students and host a census count at your library. 

Ishizuka has been innovating at SLJ  since 2004, serving most recently as Executive Editor. Concurrent with the EIC position, she assumes the role of Partnerships & Innovation Director for Library Journal and SLJ.

The FTC has made it clear: Social media influencers, including educators, are not above the law. They must disclose relationships with companies of products and brands they promote.

Our top posts of the week past on SLJ.com and the blogs.

As childhood trauma is recognized as a public health issue, librarians and educators help students who have experienced violence, loss, and other issues.

The Director of Charisma and Hospitality at the Tewksbury (MA) Public Library works hard each day to bring smiles to the faces of library patrons of all ages. SLJ caught up with Hardcover, the cheerful social media darling who also happens to be a  two-year-old yellow-bellied slider turtle.