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What does critical librarianship mean? 🤔

We've been reading up on the tradition in the Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship, covering the progressive, the radical, positivism, and more.

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February 6, 2026 at 12:09 PM
How did the King County Library System achieve a 22-point jump in brand awareness across non-members?

Read more about the "Curiosity Isn't Quiet" campaign here:

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How King County Library System Made Curiosity Impossible to Ignore
Photo courtesy of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library “Curiosity Isn’t Quiet” helped King County Library System rethink what library marketing can look like. And the results are remarka…
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September 23, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Take a look at Maura Madigan's book 'The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything'. 👀

Backed by AASL Standards, Common Beliefs, and ALA/AASL Position Statements, Madigan guides school librarians through their myriad responsibilities. 🧭

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August 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, the ARL has interviewed Judith Russell, dean of the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries, on her career in librarianship:

"there’s the ability to do many things that have such an impact on other people"

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April 30, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Taking on a new public library leadership role can be overwhelming, writes Andrew Harbison of @oclc.org, but taking your time to listen and learn can be the best strategy.

Read Andrew's full article on how to step into a new role calmly here:

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Start strong by taking it slow: Tips for new public library directors and managers | OCLC's WebJunction
This article provides tips for new public library directors and managers. It is part of a WebJunction series offering practical guidance for library staff who are new to their roles. Looking for more ...
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September 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
EDUCAUSE has produced a podcast on how to promote AI literacy at your institution, including critical thinking and experimentation.

The episode guests include Jeanne Beatrix Law, Professor of AI and Writing Technologies at Kennesaw State University.

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A Practical Guide to AI Literacy
Sophie and Jenay talk with Leo S. Lo, Jeanne Beatrix Law, and Anissa Vega about practical strategies for guiding student and faculty AI use and litera
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August 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
What is "predatory publishing"? 🤔

A blog from @iflaglobal.bsky.social explains the threat of journals which disguise themselves as peer-reviewed content, but seriously underdeliver.

Find out how to avoid it:
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February 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, the Library Journal and School Library Journal are hosting a 3 week online course and workshop on the "Fundamentals of Librarianship for Frontline Staff".

The course runs from October 30th-November 20th.

Check it out!:

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October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In the first talk of ‘Let's talk about Library Space Design’ from the International Association of University Libraries, architect Anne Chen states that the most important library design trend is design for "human connection." 🤝

Watch the series:
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March 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, a new episode of the Super Library Marketing blog explores how to promote your leisure reading collections, beyond what is put on the shelves.

The episode is backed up by the Canadian Leisure and Readers' Reading Study 2024.

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July 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, we've been listening to a podcast on the 'Save our Signs' effort in the US.

Librarians and others have come together to archive the national park signs and monument placards ordered to be removed by the government this year.

Listen:
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, nature has reported on recent findings on the discrepancy between how data sleuths and research-integrity officers at institutions believe research misconduct should be handled in science.

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How to tackle research misconduct: survey finds stark disagreement
Data sleuths and research-integrity officers have different views on how to handle allegations of wrongdoing in science.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, we've been reading a review of research on AI in higher education.

The review suggests that ChatGPT is overemphasised in many reports, often not taking into account how the model was instructed.

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Surveying the AI Landscape: Emerging Patterns in Higher Education Research – Digital Promise
A new resource reviews more than 300 studies on AI in higher education
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August 8, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We've been reading up on the danger of misinformation posed by faulty AI overviews and news summaries.

The boss of Google's parent company, Sundar Pichai, warns that AI is "prone to errors" and should not be used as a sole source of information.

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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
How can libraries deal with the reality of exiting Read & Publish deals?

Anth Sinnott, librarian at the University of York, has come up with 5 key considerations to help colleagues across the country handle these changes.

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5 things for University Librarians to think about when exiting a Read and Public agreement
The landscape of UK higher education has recently shifted, with news that terms have been agreed with five major academic publishers via Jisc negotiations. While some might be tempted to view this …
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January 14, 2026 at 10:51 AM
This week in #LibraryWhizzTips, Katina Strauch, librarian and founder of the Charleston Conference, has written a memoir, 'Doing the Charleston.'

In an excerpt published in Katina, she lists her predictions for the future of libraries.

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I’ve Spent Fifty Years in Libraries. Here’s What I See in Their Future.
Katina Strauch’s memoir, Doing the Charleston, which will be published this week, tells the story of her career in librarianship alongside the history of the Charleston Conference, which she founded i...
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April 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Are AI literacy programs in higher education enough to ensure responsible use in the real world?

Ngoc Cindy Pham argues not in The Hechinger Report.

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September 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM
What can libraries learn from the Seoul Metropolitan Library outdoor library?

From making reading a social experience to a "postable" experience, librarian Jane Cowell reports:

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August 19, 2026 at 9:24 AM
How do you create a happy and progressive culture for your library staff?

Public library librarian Jaime Eastman writes that continuous learning grounded in real needs is central to a good library culture.

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August 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Is frustration with technology amongst adults a regular problem in your library?

Steve Alcalde, Head of Computer and Technology Services at Rogers Memorial Library, has recently presented on this issue and offered a range of solutions.

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Teaching technology to adults: Confidence-building advice from the field
Everyone can relate to being frustrated with technology—whether it’s a forgotten password or a favorite app changing an interface. At the library, these problems can show up with patrons (and colleagu...
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July 29, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Whose responsibility it is to keep public library staff safe?

Librarian Jane Cowell writes that library management must put frameworks in place to keep their staff safe, rather than simply demanding more resilience from their frontline workers.

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Staff Safety Is Leadership: Seven Ways Public Library Managers Can Build Safer Libraries
Public libraries are welcoming spaces — but they must also be safe workplaces. Creating that balance requires more than good intentions. It…
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July 15, 2026 at 9:45 AM
The Research On Research Institute (RoRI) has released a major report on the future of peer review, in the face of new challenges such as system overload caused by AI.

Read more and download the full report:

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The Future of Peer Review
A major new RoRI report reveals that peer review is at a breaking point and outlines an ambitious blueprint for system-wide reform
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June 24, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Are you part of a small library, and wondering how to maximise user experience without breaking the bank?

Staff from the Prelog Municipal Library have shared their thoughts on this after their most recent round table discussion on the topic:

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Practical ideas for libraries with big ambitions - Naple Sister Libraries
The colleagues from Prelog Municipal Library share with us their experience in the fifth edition of the round table Potentials for the Development of Small Places and Towns through the Promotion of Bo...
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June 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM
How can librarians with artistic talents make this part of their lives work alongside academic librarianship?

3 librarians have published a study on the “artistic academic librarian" which aims to answer this question:

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Leading an Artistic Life as an Academic Librarian
Robin Bergart, University of Guelph Amanda Etches, University of Guelph Jordan Pedersen, University of Guelph “Aesthetics are important to librarians. We seek to satisfy our aesthetic sense throu…
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April 27, 2026 at 9:01 AM
What makes a good question? 🤔

Asking the right one to measure library impact is a more nuanced process than we might think...

Artefacto have written a blog to help you gather the best evidence for improving your library service.

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April 15, 2026 at 8:48 AM