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Mental Health and the Role of Libraries

WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Libraries play a critical and often overlooked role in helping to address the mental health challenges in our cities and …

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Health Literacy Toolkit

WEBHealth Literacy Toolkit October is Health Literacy Month. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and The American Library Association (ALA)’s Libraries Transform …

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Connect with Wellness at Your Library

WEBUniversity of Miami (UM) Libraries offers introductory mindfulness sessions for health and well-being. These online sessions—led by Kelly Miller, a certified …

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Meet Your Library's Social Worker

WEBNational Public Radio (NPR) examined this trend on January 3 in "Why Your Library Might Be Hiring a Social Worker," looking at the impact of Indianapolis Public …

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Because We All Deserve Access to Quality Health Resources

WEBLIBRARIES HELP YOU FIND HEALTH INFORMATION YOU CAN TRUST. There’s so much health information online-but much of it is unreliable. Libraries help their …

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LIBRARIES TRANSFORM

WEBLibraries are a smart investment, transforming lives and communities and passionately advocating for lifelong learning. Libraries Transform, the American Library Association’s …

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A Boon for Small and Rural Libraries

WEBMillions of dollars are heading to libraries in small and rural communities across the country, thanks to a major grant initiative from the American Library Association (ALA). On March …

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What Libraries Do

WEBLibraries are community hubs. They connect people to information and connect people to people. They are safe havens for kids, providing after-school homework help, games, …

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Libraries Are America's Most Democratic Institutions

WEB73.1% of libraries provide programs that assist individuals apply for jobs, create resumes, and prepare for interviews; 97% of libraries help people complete online government …

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On Being Black in Librarianship

WEBby Twanna Hodge. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are core values of librarianship, but we’re still a long way from library staff reflecting the demographics of …

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What Libraries Are Doing About COVID-19

WEBLibraries like KCLS are sharing up-to-date information on their websites about the changing status of COVID-19, as well as using their communications channels to …

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Library Eliminates Fines and Receives More than $400,000 Worth …

WEBGoing fine-free can pay off—just ask Houston (Texas) Public Library (HPL). In January, Houston City Council voted to eliminate fines at HPL to encourage residents to …

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Kids Staying Home

WEBWith schools closing across the country to slow the spread of COVID-19, parents and caregivers are in a challenging position: keeping kids engaged and …

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America Has Spoken! Ten Librarians Selected to Receive the 2024 I …

WEBThe American Library Association has announced the 10 recipients of the coveted I Love My Librarian Award. The 2024 recipients include three academic …

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#LibraryTikTok Takes You Behind the Shelves

WEBLibraries and their staff have gotten in on the fun, using the platform to promote their programs and services, share tips and recommendations for readers, and …

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8 People Share Why They Became Librarians

WEBShe was the first of many librarians in my life who made libraries seem like generous and open places where I could explore the world and myself. In an effort to …

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How Libraries Are Supporting Your Favorite Authors

WEBThey play a crucial role in helping authors connect to new audiences, building buzz around their books that can in turn boost sales. “We are often making a purchase …

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