School Library Journal editor in chief Kathy Ishizuka has announced significant changes in the reviews department. Shelley Diaz has been named reviews director and Kimberly Fakih, executive editor, reviews.
A New Jersey school librarian who used AI during her recent job search shares tips for librarians and students applying for a new position.
ALA Annual at the San Diego Convention Center was filled with breaking news, discussions about the issues that will impact libraries in the future, sharing of resources, and memorable author talks.
The best-selling "Wimpy Kid" author selected eight nominated librarians for a weekend with him in Boston and at his bookstore and studio in Plainville, MA.
Librarians and authors highlight their most eagerly anticipated panels and programs at ALA Annual in San Diego.
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Can exposure in popular media make a difference? Given the sheer reach of these shows, it’s hard to imagine they haven’t raised awareness of libraries and the larger stakes currently at play.
Communities around the country are feeling the love. Here’s a sampling of contributions to the “Reasons To Love Libraries” campaign, presented by SLJ and Library Journal and sponsored by OverDrive.
To fathom the defacing of images in children’s books, one almost has to process it in stages, beginning with incredulity. The issue, however, is no joke, and librarians are feeling the pressure. In our reporting, the frequency of instances involving the altering of material by school librarians was such that we elevated this to a cover story.
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