ALA has created a Programming Librarian Resource Hub, a collection of ready-to-use templates, worksheets, checklists, and timelines to make program-planning easier. #libraries programminglibrarian.org/resource-hub

"Groups that challenge books have begun using Gemini, ChatGPT, xAI, and other AI tools to try to get books banned." #censorship #ai #libraries www.404media.co/blockade-the...

Wikipedia has banned the use of AI tools to create or rewrite content, though basic edits, such as fixing typos or adjusting formatting are still allowed. www.cnet.com/tech/service...

A New Mexico jury found that Meta's platforms are harmful to children's mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law. #meta #socialmedia www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...

Library Journal has published its 2026 Budgets and Funding Survey, intended to provide an overview of the financial health of U.S. public #libraries. www.libraryjournal.com/story/shifti...

Interesting research that seeks to understand library non-users in England and explores potential approaches, services, and offers that could encourage greater use. Worth checking out! #libraries www.gov.uk/government/p...

"This crucial sociopolitical and cultural moment for #libraries presents an opportunity that the field has not yet adequately addressed: how to effectively care for, support, and accommodate the #mentalhealth and safety needs of its most valuable asset — its people." bookriot.com/the-state-of...

Sharing my thoughts on tech trends for libraries for 2026. the-digital-librarian.com/2026/02/03/l...

Legler Regional Library is home to Chicago’s first food pantry located inside a public library and now provides fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other essentials to approximately 600 households each month. chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2... #library

A roundup of the latest library legislation from across the USA. #library bookriot.com/library-legi...

Angela Hursh is one of my go-tos for marketing advice, so it was a real honor when she asked me to contribute to this piece on library marketing predictions for 2026! #libraries #marketing superlibrarymarketing.com/2026/01/19/2...

"...between degree costs and career earnings, aspiring librarians face an untenable choice: abandon their calling or accept decades of financial hardship in service of the public good." #library liblime.com/2025/12/27/t...

"When we reduce #library access, we aggravate our most pressing challenges: increased social isolation, inaccurate information, barriers to new technology and a higher cost of living." www.startribune.com/public-libra...

"#Libraries of all sizes needed new places for their materials when wholesaler Baker & Taylor closed late last year, and vendors are trying to meet the demand." www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

The January/February 2026 issue of American Libraries Magazine is now available as a free digital edition. #libraries digital.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/html5/reader...

"During digital outages, librarians’ expertise in reference and information literacy only increases in value." #Libraries katinamagazine.org/content/arti...

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a major national study on the condition of public #libraries, highlighting the need for greater investment in library facilities: www.gao.gov/products/gao...

"AI models not only point some users to false sources but also cause problems for researchers and librarians, who end up wasting their time looking for requested nonexistent records." #AI #libraries www.scientificamerican.com/article/ai-s...

Literary Hub has published a list of the best book covers of 2025. Have a look! #publishing #libraries lithub.com/the-173-best...

"...despite their proven impact, school #libraries remain one of the most overlooked assets in K–12 #education." www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

"The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that it has signed a three-year partnership with OpenAI that will bring its iconic characters to the company’s Sora #AI video generator." techcrunch.com/2025/12/11/d...

The Urban Libraries Council has released their 2025 Library Insights Report, which "captures how urban #libraries are evolving to meet community needs. www.urbanlibraries.org/files/2025-L...

"...now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely #libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of authentic democracy." nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...

Fascinating & hilarious talk from @ntanzi.bsky.social Libraries & AI by way of the twilight zone & the idea that a book is a vessel- a delivery mechanism. Change is a feature of our service and providing access & information is part of our commitment to digital equity #LAIBooktotheFuture25

I recently traveled to Denver to speak at the Library Journal Directors' Summit. As an added bonus, I got to have dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend, who had just moved to Denver the week before!

Good new article on how public libraries are a key part of public health infrastructure, and need to be supported as such. www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...

Hot off the press: @ala-pla.bsky.social has published their Public Library Staffing Report: Results from the 2024 PLA Annual Survey. #libraries www.ala.org/news/2025/08...

A look at the impact of generative AI on library collections. I included some examples of library collection development policies that address AI-generated materials. #library #ai the-digital-librarian.com/2025/08/05/a...

Just saw @ntanzi.bsky.social 's excellent account of the quandaries librarians face with AI-generated books. Will definitely cite some of his examples in my webinar tomorrow the-digital-librarian.com/2025/08/05/a...

The Mellon Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as a senior fellow. As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden will "serve as strategic counsel on the advancement of libraries, archives, and the broader public knowledge ecosystem." www.mellon.org/news/mellon-...

A follow-up to a 2018 study assessing the availability, licensing, and pricing of #library #ebooks in the U.S. and Canada. www.infotoday.com/cilmag/jul25...

"A recent Gallup poll found that Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly agree that the government has a responsibility to reduce potential #AI harms, from national security to data privacy to job loss."

The June 2025 issue of American Libraries Magazine is now available as a free digital edition. #libraries

"#Libraries have always been more than just places to house books—they are spaces where community connection and belonging can thrive." www.webjunction.org/news/webjunc...

"Library groups in the state are hailing passage of a bill they say would protect them and their patrons from “predatory” publishing industry practices on ebooks and audiobooks." #libraries #publishing

The May 2025 issue of American Libraries Magazine is now available as a free digital edition. #libraries digital.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/html5/reader...

Some exciting news: I’ve been named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for 2025! I'm honored to be in the company of so many inspiring colleagues, both among this year's Movers and throughout the library world, who are doing outstanding work every day. #libraries www.libraryjournal.com/story/nick-t...

Marshall Breeding's 2025 Library Systems Report has been released. This year's report sees further market consolidation, new innovations, and the impact of artificial intelligence. #libraries #ai americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/05/01/2...

Thank you @ntanzi.bsky.social for sharing the @iflaglobal.bsky.social statement on Copyright and AI! Yu can access it at repository.ifla.org/bitstreams/0... It is nice when different, overlapping organizations agree with each other. #ai #libraries #copyright #skybrary

Library patrons are largely unaware of publishers' unfair licensing terms when selling ebooks and audiobooks to libraries. We need to address this awareness gap! I'm glad to see our consortium launch this #ebook advocacy page: www.livebrary.com/econtentFAQs #libraries #publishing

Library Journal has published their Periodicals Price Survey for 2025, which explores new and emerging pricing and sales models and discusses trends in the serials marketplace. #libraries

This is a good, practical list of ideas for promoting #sustainability both at your library and in your community. #libraries

I recently came across this "FLY BRARY" at the Lethbridge Airport, on my way to the Southern Alberta Library Conference. #libraries #LittleFreeLibrary