Ideas

The kid likes one thing, the parent wants another. How should librarians proceed? 

A breakdown of survey results on the question of how important a diverse book collection is to the profession.

Famed actor and activist George Takei will kick off School Library Journal’s annual Summit. This year’s theme: Making “good trouble.”

Liz Kolb, presenter at the upcoming SLJ/ISTE webcast Digital Citizenship for Tweens and Teens, created a curriculum for Michigan middle schoolers to adopt safe, responsible, and respectful online behavior.

Presto! Here’s how your students can make crafty pumpkins from discarded books.

The majority of public and K–12 librarians consider it "very important" to have a diverse book collection for kids and teens, according to SLJ's nationwide survey. But there are hurdles, including a lack of quality titles in specific areas.

How valuable is a master’s degree in library science? Opinions from the field have fluctuated, along with the fortunes of the profession. 

What is Read Woke? School librarian Cicely Lewis and students at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, GA, explore the idea that led to a reading revolution at their school—and internationally.

Magic, mythology, astronomy, and J.K. Rowling's beloved universe come together in an exhibit now on display in the United States.