Technology

Readers welcomed our coverage of the youth media awards, a new ambassador and, yes, ChatGPT.

While classroom educators worry about students using the AI-based software for writing assignments, these librarians see the positive potential of the technology.

Betsy Bird tours a 165,000-square-foot “Explor-a-Storium” featuring walk-in storybook experiences, from a real Great Green Room to a Last Stop on Market Street bus.

Rich in features, with unlimited creative potential, Book Creator almost guarantees artistic success.

Providing a clean, full-featured search interface to more than 1,100 ebook and talking book titles, Tumble Book Library is a stalwart in the burgeoning market for remote learning and online reading platforms.

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.