How Libraries Stand the Test of Time
The digital era builds upon millennia of librarianship as humans strive to preserve our cultural heritage.
Celebrate Banned Books Week
The last week of September is Banned Books Week, when the American Library Association calls our attention to works that have been censored.
The Candid Appeal of the Advertising Show Card
A hand-painted show card evokes a certain nostalgia and humanity that machine-made signs can never arouse: It suggests honesty.
Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden has a history of social justice work in public libraries.