Moving to a new ILS environment can seem like a daunting task, and this keeps many libraries from exploring other options that might serve their needs more effectively.

From "A Fuse #8 Production," "Good Comics for Kids," and "The Yarn" to "Teen Librarian Toolbox," "100 Scope Notes," and "Heavy Medal"—the blogs have been rebuilt toward better usability.

In response to new legislation and customer requests, Follett was working on optional features that would allow parents to request to be notified what book their child has checked out of the library and limit their access to materials. They will no longer be creating those options.

The media specialist at Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA, champions student voice in the recording studio and equity throughout the school.

Teen librarian Karen Jensen walks you through a tutorial to DIY photo frames or note holders that tweens and teens will love

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

Teen librarian Karen Jensen reviews a new photo app that allows you to quickly add text to photos for social media, including filling a text with photo

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Creative and fun ways to use Clubhouse, Flipgrid, Green Screen, and more tools with students and teachers. 

The platform is driving up circulation in school libraries as students seek hot titles. And BookTok fans who’d never set foot in the library before are doing just that.