Americans are lonely. They don't know where to work or how to save money on socializing. There's a higher demand for third spaces, where people can convene outside of the home and office. Libraries, a ...

Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

The Howard County Library System plans to reinstate the 55 on-call staffers whose positions were cut earlier this week after ...

There’s no doubt about it. Librarianship can be a demanding career path, and the quest to find just the right work-life balance while managing stress is perennial. The eclectic collection of books ...

A significant number — more than 40% — of Multnomah County librarians, clerks and employees who work with the public say they feel unsafe on the job, according to an audit of the Multnomah County ...

I started working remote during COVID, and no, I’m not commuting to Pleasanton again. That chapter is closed. The health risk of going out in public has faded from “this could kill you” to something ...

After 200 years, the Massachusetts State Library is still documenting our state government, and making that information available to lawmakers, researchers and the public.

I work in a public library, and my boss is a hoarder. It’s probably not clinical, but she hangs onto stuff to the point where upper administration has gotten involved to make her clean her office. Now ...

The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow people to substitute work experience in lieu of a master's degree from an accredited American Library Association program to qualify ...

Displayed behind glass in the Humboldt Park branch of the Chicago Public Library lives vibrant quilt work done by local artist Anita Piotrowski. Piotrowski retired a few years ago. When ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Patten Free Library in Bath recently announced the placement of two ...