Banned Books Week began in 1982 as a response to the increasing number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. The American Library Association (ALA) and other partners launched this initiative to bring attention to attempts to restrict access to certain materials and…
Books for All is NYPL’s flagship effort for 2024 aimed at breaking down barriers for readers of all ages and backgrounds in New York. This initiative also provides opportunities for communities and libraries across the country to get involved in protecting the freedom to read….
Long before we were accessing groceries or a ride through an app on our phone, readers have been discovering the joy of ebooks on mobile devices. This is why for the past 10 years, readers from across the world have come together every September 18…
Like many a little girl, the first thing I can remember wanting to be when I grew up was a ballerina. I didn’t walk around my house so much as I danced from room to room. If at all possible, I was clad in a…
Librarians, mark your calendars! Digipalooza ’25 is happening August 12-14, 2025 in our hometown of Cleveland, OH and registration is now open! Like past years, Digipalooza ‘25 is set to be an exciting and unforgettable event filled with transformative learning, networking, and opportunities to engage with digital…
Ready to increase awareness of your digital library but you aren’t sure where to start? Feel comfortable with print promotion, but have questions about social media (like why is everyone talking about being demure and mindful)? Join us on Thurs. Sept. 19 at 11 am…
Kanopy has gained popularity as a go-to streaming service for public libraries, offering a diverse range of films, documentaries, family-friendly, and educational content. However, some misconceptions still linger, especially among smaller libraries that are considering whether to invest in this platform. Let’s break down the…
Welcome back to Kanopy’s Library Spotlight, a space where we highlight libraries and librarians that have found success using the Kanopy platform and offer unique perspective regarding their approach to curation and management. We recently interviewed the librarians of Hedberg Library at Carthage College about…
September is a month where libraries really get their chance to shine. It’s Library Card Sign-up Month, Banned Books Week is September 22-28, libraries are supporting students who have returned to school, and readers are getting ready to cozy up with a good book as…
A month ago, we hit the road for the first ever Fiction and Film Tour! Part of the Check Out Your Library (COYL) movement, the tour will feature dozens of in-person events that shine a spotlight on libraries. Check Out Your Library is a multi-year…
Looking to learn more about Artificial Intelligence – mainly what AI is and how to implement AI tools in the business industry? Then, look no further than author and Generative AI expert – Tom Taulli – and the titles he’s published with Springer Nature. Taulli…
Leverage OverDrive Marketplace’s suite of tools to connect with more readers, increase visibility of individual titles in your collection, highlight your curatorial expertise, and bring more of your library’s personality into the Libby app! 1. Featured title campaign editor With the Newsroom campaign editor, you…