Enjoy Lauren Hays’ interview with Bobbi L. Newman on why workplace well-being matters, how managers can drive meaningful change, and what steps libraries can take to create a culture of trust and support.
In her new book, Library Website Design and Development, Brighid M. Gonzales provides a step-by-step guide to help librarians create websites that engage and support their users. In this interview, Brighid shares insights on trends, opportunities, and best practices for building a strong library website.
For many special librarians, the idea of professional networking can feel daunting, especially for those who thrive in quiet, research-driven environments. Lauren Hays shares her journey from reluctant networker to engaged community member, offering practical tips to help you build authentic professional relationships that benefit both you and your field.
Dr. James Cortada, historian and senior research fellow at the Charles Babbage Institute, explores the history of information in his forthcoming book. By examining how information has been created, organized, and used over time, Cortada reveals patterns that continue to shape modern librarianship and knowledge management.
GenAI will affect how we do our work and the type(s) of work we engage in. In navigating the transformative potential of GenAI, we should engage in reflective practice that centers on our core professional values.
These frameworks provide insights and approaches to help you determine the best ways to address build and promote AI literacy in your specific context.
Setting professional development goals may feel overwhelming, but with the right framework and mindset, it can be a rewarding and empowering process.
Due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), information professionals must evolve their teaching and training approaches as technology reshapes the information landscape, because AI has transformed what it means to be information literate.
Becky Givens is a Technical Services Librarian featured in the book Careers in Library and Information Services, which includes a section on careers in special libraries where librarians describe the work they do in various settings. My interview with Becky is below.
Special librarians know searching the Internet answers specific questions, but you miss or misinterpret information if you only consult the Internet.
Dr. Jae Rossman wrote Access to Special Collections and Archives, available now from Rowman and Littlefield. The book is an excellent resource for special librarians who work with special collections and archival materials.
Dr. Patricia Franks is the author of Records and Information Management, now with an upcoming third edition to be published by ALA Neal-Shuman in the spring of 2025. My interview with her follows.
Researchers must take responsibility for understanding how GenAI works and closely review literature search results before relying on them. Let’s take a look at three major drawbacks for researchers and special librarians to consider when leveraging or recommending GenAI platforms.
