The city’s striking new Central Library has put Calgary’s library system in the spotlight since its November opening, with more than 50,000 visitors exploring its…
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More community center than temple of knowledge, the library has reinvented itself for a time when people no longer think of a book as a…
Libraries have a unique relationship with human rights. Our institutions both depend on them to operate, but also contribute to their realisation. The 70th anniversary of the…
While traveling around the country for the American Futures project, I was always on the lookout for makerspaces in town libraries. I found one right…
Peterson lives outside and because she doesn’t have a home address she hasn’t been able to get a library card. Instead, to use the computer,…
As librarians, we are always asking ourselves, “What does our community need? How can we make a difference in the lives of individuals and the…
In the September 2018 issue of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL), we continue our celebration of ITAL’s 50th year with a summary of articles from the 1980s…
An eminent sociologist and bestselling author offers an inspiring blueprint for rebuilding our fractured society. We are living in a time of deep divisions. Americans…
Can a library save your life? Could public parks help address crime and addiction in your neighborhood? Think about libraries and churches and crowded subway…