News & Features

Rich and intuitively designed, clearly written, and abundantly illustrated, Rosen's Spotlight on Global Issues, a collection of ebooks on pressing social or scientific challenges, is a useful resource for young citizen activists.

After a school year when digital tools were vital for educational success, the AASL has announced the year's best.

While some bemoan activities that require extra screen time during the pandemic, esports teams provide a myriad of lessons in an engaging way that students love.

Innovative ways to use technology to keep students engaged and on track during the pandemic.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time to witness the birth of the universe? Or traverse the depths of the ocean for a close encounter with a great white shark? Now, you can—and all from the comfort of your own home.

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association will use the money to fund a one-day forum to strengthen support for Black/African American MLIS students; students fight censorship in Texas and Alaska, and more.

Educators' unions and parents joined together to sue the state's governor and department of education commissioner over on-site learning at public schools, TikTok launches media literacy campaign, the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation releases new online resources, and LibraryPlus has new CEO, comics offering, and apps in this edition of News Bites.

A panel of school librarians talks about creative and effective ways to use virtual meeting tools with students as remote learning continues.

Target, Seattle Public Schools, and the Free Library of Philadelphia have something in common. All have been sued for having websites or digital tools that fail federal accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. Knowing the rules of 508 compliance is important for school librarians, who are often responsible for tech, including maintaining website content.