Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

There’s no doubt about it. Librarianship can be a demanding career path, and the quest to find just the right work-life balance while managing stress is perennial. The eclectic collection of books ...

I started working remote during COVID, and no, I’m not commuting to Pleasanton again. That chapter is closed. The health risk of going out in public has faded from “this could kill you” to something ...

Overdoses. Stabbings. Sexual harassment. Hate speech. For employees at Multnomah County libraries, workplace concerns go beyond late fees and damaged books. An audit of the county’s library system ...

As library workers, we are committed to individual civil liberties and human rights, especially the right to free expression as it is fundamental to our work in ensuring our community has the right to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "It's a good place to come for quiet and to get stuff done," Jonathan King, 36, of Lansing says about the Capital Area District ...

The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday approved a bill that would allow people to substitute work experience in lieu of a master's degree from an accredited American Library Association program to qualify ...

A significant number — more than 40% — of Multnomah County librarians, clerks and employees who work with the public say they feel unsafe on the job, according to an audit of the Multnomah County ...