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As the pandemic continues to pose new challenges, libraries are finding ways to better meet the needs of their communities. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via GettyImages

Being a librarian isn’t just about books – it’s about helping everyone get access to information and resources

Michelle H. Martin, University of Washington

A scholar of literature for children and young adults shares her insights on how to better connect children with literature and libraries with their communities.
Changes to search terms, through guidance from Indigenous communities and library experts, can align systems with everyday language, but can’t invalidate the terms people use to refer to themselves. (Shutterstock)

Libraries in the U.S. and Canada are changing how they refer to Indigenous Peoples

Julia Bullard, University of British Columbia

Beyond revamping misleading terminology, some library science scholars and Indigenous knowledge holders are looking at how to index library materials in ways that reflect Indigenous knowledge.
Nearly 80% of high school students struggle to verify the credibility of a source, a 2016 study found. Hill Street Studios/DigitalVision Collection via Getty Images

Librarians help students navigate an age of misinformation – but schools are cutting their numbers

Karen W. Gavigan, University of South Carolina

The number of school librarians in the US has dropped about 20% over the past decade, a recent study found. Here are four ways school librarians prepare students for today’s world.

Related Topics

  1. Children's literature
  2. Diversity
  3. Indigenous knowledge
  4. Inequity
  5. Information science
  6. K-12 education
  7. Librarians
  8. Libraries
  9. Teachers
  10. YA literature

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