The School Library as the Hub of Learning At this year’s American Association of School Librarians (AASL) conference, I had the privilege of speaking with many school librarians who described their role in an especially powerful way. They see themselves as the conduit between classroom learning and the wider world. From this central position, librarians… READ MORE
Category: Member News
WiLS 2026 Membership Meeting: Caring for Our Communities
Every day, we see how our members care for their communities. Whether in conversations, at conferences, in local news, or in Ideas to Action proposals, we hear how libraries and cultural organizations are finding new ways to nurture and support their communities. From food or necessity pantries and blood drives to mental health resources and… READ MORE
WiLSWorld Shorts: Take It Outside! Creative Library Programming in Outdoor Spaces
This edition of WiLSWorld Shorts was held on January 23rd, 2026. Feel free to watch the recording on our YouTube channel or view the slides! It might be cold outside now, but we’re dreaming of sunshine, story time under the trees, programs on the patio, and chalk art on the sidewalk! Join us on Friday,… READ MORE
ATALM 2025: Celebrating Cherokee Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
Attending the 2025 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Conference in the homelands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was a deeply enriching experience, combining professional learning, cultural connection, and a strong sense of place. Set against the Smoky Mountains at the height of fall, with mist rising over ridgelines and vibrant… READ MORE
Academic Library Staff Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Managing a Changing Government Information Landscape
Libraries have long relied on trustworthy, free information available online from federal government agencies, including from the NIH, NLM, CDC, NSF, and others. As that landscape changes, libraries are looking for other sources of reliable and accessible information to share with students, faculty, and community patrons. Join other academic library staff on Wednesday, December 10th… READ MORE