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Librarians cite flexibility, close attention, and other reasons for working with smaller bookstores. 

School districts are devising plans to spend the third round of ESSER funds, $122 billion, signed into law in March 2021. 

A new digital library for students across New York City is growing fast, with more than 1.5 million checkouts to date. 

Has your library joined the movement to eliminate fines for kids and teens? Tell us a little more and help SLJ report on this topic.

In covering achievements in the library world, it’s natural to focus on outcomes, reporting and raising up the endpoint of success. This story represents a win, for sure. But as Colleen Kilbreath, director of the Stanton County (KS) Public Library recalls, it stemmed from failure.

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. 

Ali Schilpp, media specialist at Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, shares her experience and expertise securing funds.

Where librarians find the most books for their bucks.