May 6, 2025

SLA President Hildy Dworkin Reflects on the Association’s Dissolution, Future, and Legacy

Lauren Hays

In light of SLA's dissolution announcement, President Hildy Dworkin reflects on the association's community, legacy, and enduring professional value.

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April 29, 2025

Interview with Amanda Ross-White, President of the Canadian Health Libraries Association

Lauren Hays

Read our interview with Amanda Ross-White, President of CHLA/ABSC, as she discusses advocacy, diversity, and the future of health librarianship in Canada.

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April 22, 2025

Where Special Librarians Can Find Community after the SLA Dissolution

Lauren Hays

With the SLA dissolving after 116 years, here are 9 ways special librarians can rebuild their professional networks and stay connected to the wider community.

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April 15, 2025

2025 Summer Booklist: Humans & AI, How Individuals Learn, Joan Didion, and Hidden Libraries

Lauren Hays

Each summer, Lauren Hayes shares a personal reading list—and this year’s collection spans AI and education, literary classics, parenting reflections, and bookish wanderlus...

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April 8, 2025

Recent AI Developments Special Librarians Should Know About

Lauren Hays

Staying ahead of artificial intelligence advancements is a challenge. This post explores two key developments: test-time compute and OpenAI's transformative Deep Research tool...

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April 1, 2025

Growing Your Leadership Skills: 7 Tips for Special Librarians

Lauren Hays

Great library leaders aren’t born—they’re made through learning, self-reflection, and practice. Here are seven strategies to help you grow and lead with impact.

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March 25, 2025

Keeping Up with Copyright and Generative AI: What Special Librarians Need to Know

Lauren Hays

As generative AI becomes more prevalent, copyright law is evolving to address its impact. A new report from the U.S. Copyright Office provides guidance on what is (and isn’t...

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March 18, 2025

Understanding Shadow AI: Risks, Costs, and Governance

Lauren Hays

AI can enhance search, discovery, and efficiency, but unsanctioned adoption—known as "shadow AI"—can lead to budget overruns and compliance risks. Here’s how to evaluate...

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