Library Learning Center at Texas Southern University in Houston. Photo: Kayla Hartzog Welcome to the 2020 Library Design Showcase, American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries ...

As technology changes library cataloging, we look back at its history and forward into its future.

American Libraries spoke with five leading African-American librarians about their careers, the changes they have witnessed over the decades, and the current issues in librarianship.

ALA announced the recipients of its 2024 Youth Media Awards at its LibLearnX conference in Baltimore on January 22.

Kimberly B. Knight, director of Virginia Beach (Va.) Public Library Rebecca Lomax/American Libraries ...

With The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page (Philomel Books, April), Davis offers a funny and self-referential take on embracing differences. She talked to American Libraries at the American Library ...

Digital humanities has had a significant impact on academic libraries. A new American Libraries/Gale Cengage survey shows uncertainty and adaptation.

Because of patron allergies and other concerns, the number of library cats in the US has declined drastically in recent decades.

American Libraries travels through time to outline our country’s history of censorship—and those who have defended the right to read.

The 2021 Library Design Showcase is American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways.

Kaye Thornbrugh writes: “The Cooperative Information Network in north Idaho and eastern Washington will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership. The July 16 vote was the ...

Libraries across the country face tough choices when homeless patrons set up permanent residence on their grounds. Some libraries are experimenting with camping bans, along with increased connections ...