Public Libraries

With rampant book banning in the U.S., the ILA has updated its guide, Advocating for Children's Right to Read, with action items for stakeholders, from teachers and school and public librarians, to administrators and policy makers.

New Jersey school librarian Elissa Malespina outlines the steps for using AI to create social media posts for Banned Books Week and more.

Used in concert with traditional teaching methods, these resources for creation, instruction, research, and grading can make learning more dynamic.

A reader tries to make sense of book banning legislation and more.

School Library Journal (SLJ) is pleased to welcome a new blog by Edith Campbell. “Pearl’s & Ruby’s” debuts this month.

Modeled after our long-standing supplement Series Made Simple, the new publication will cover 500 titles in series fiction.

School Library Journal editor in chief Kathy Ishizuka has announced significant changes in the reviews department. Shelley Diaz has been named reviews director and Kimberly Fakih, executive editor, reviews.

A New Jersey school librarian who used AI during her recent job search shares tips for librarians and students applying for a new position. 

ALA Annual at the San Diego Convention Center was filled with breaking news, discussions about the issues that will impact libraries in the future, sharing of resources, and memorable author talks.