It’s not easy being an academic librarian these days. Speculation persists that we may soon be the higher-education equivalent of the Maytag repairman, as the Internet becomes the first place students ...

When Dale Askey enrolled in the graduate German program at Washington University in St. Louis, he had every intention of earning a Ph.D. and pursuing a career in college teaching. But after finishing ...

Horizon Report details short-and long-term technologies, trends that will impact academic libraries worldwide in the next 5 years. Spreading digital fluency is now a core responsibility of academic ...

Join ACRL and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Central on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for the free ACRL Presents webcast "Intellectual Freedom & Academic Libraries: How Can ...

The Library: A Fragile History is ambitious in its scope and detail-oriented in its execution. The book traces the entire history of libraries, inclusive of private, state, public and academic ...

Should academic libraries purchase popular nonfiction? Should academic libraries supply borrowers with the book format that matches their preferences and learning styles (paper, e-paper, or audio)?

Libraries are traditionally located in the central core as the quintessential heart of the campus. They are owned by none yet used by all. While the purpose of the library remains relatively ...

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day—and recognize the American Library Association adding sustainability as a core value—American Libraries returns with its ongoing sustainability series. In ...

Student employment in academic libraries is emerging as a crucial facet of higher education, offering students valuable opportunities to gain practical experience while contributing meaningfully to ...

T he word ‘library’ immediately brings images of an academic setting with long shelves of books, rows of desks, and an ...