Politics Apr 13 Missouri House Republicans want to defund libraries. Here’s why The proposal is not yet final; it must clear the state Senate. But for those who manage or use the state’s 160 library districts, especially in rural areas where services are not as robust, the threat feels real, librarians and… By Gabrielle Hays
Nation Feb 27 As LGBTQ book challenges rise, some Louisiana librarians are scared to go to work Librarians in Louisiana are being targeted and facing harassment from conservative activists who want to ban or limit access to LGBTQ books in public libraries. By Roby Chavez
Arts Apr 28 ‘Truly the last safe haven’: Libraries serve vulnerable communities during the pandemic Like so many other services, libraries around the country have had to quickly adapt to the shutdowns and distancing measures put in place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but also to figure out how to reach the most… By Courtney Vinopal
Education Feb 19 ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ remains among top banned classical novels Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mockingbird," considered one of the best novels of the 20th century, is also one of the most controversial. By Kenya Downs
Mar 13 Turns out most engaged library users are also biggest tech users By Bridget Shirvell A new study from the Pew Research Center found that more than two-thirds of Americans are actively engaged with public libraries. The report examines the relationship Americans have with their libraries and technology. Dusty, worn books versus sleek new computers,… Continue reading
Mar 13 Watch In Internet Age, Libraries Still Draw a Crowd A survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that young adults aged 18 to 30 frequent public libraries more regularly than older people, despite the advance of personal computers and the Internet. Guest essayist Julia Keller of… Continue watching