School Libraries

Legislators in Tennessee want to create a parental oversight board to decide what children can and cannot access at their local public library; Jeff Kinney to hit the road for Rowley; and grants and professional opportunities in this edition of News Bites.

Library media specialists and library advocates are concerned about the loss of jobs and impact on the nearly 50,000 students in the nation's capital.

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

For the fourth year in a row, the proposed federal budget calls for defunding IMLS and makes cuts to education spending as well. Library advocates and educators are being asked once again to speak out to protect the funding.

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.

Nine tech-forward librarians name their favorite digital tools. 

Hi-lo books, graphic novels, and relevant narratives connect striving readers with books that engage them and boost literacy. 

The more we can “prove” our worth, the more librarians will be seen as an important partner in schools. 

Increasing book access for young people boosts their chances for both personal and academic success. Donalyn Miller identifies common obstacles in schools and libraries, along with advice on how to reduce the negative impact on young readers.