Libraries

Trump Is Putting His Criminal Defense Attorney In Charge Of The Library Of Congress

Todd Blanche would be the latest Trump official to hold at least two crucial jobs at completely different agencies simultaneously.
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‘Hamilton,’ Elton John, Amy Winehouse Added To The National Recording Registry

Since 2002, there have been 675 recordings added to the Registry.
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Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.

"The public needs to wake up before our libraries are gone," one "livid" librarian said.
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Should I Feel Guilty For Checking Out A Book Instead Of Buying It?

We asked authors how they feel about readers borrowing their books from the library, rather than buying them.
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Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill That Could Lead To Prosecution Of Librarians

The legislation comes amid a soaring number of book challenges — often centered on LGBTQ content — and efforts in a number of states to ban drag queen story readings.
By Kim Chandler, AP

'It's Been Devastating': A Q&A With The Top Librarian Fighting The GOP's Book Bans

"The weaponization of libraries ... is a bludgeon that’s scaring people everywhere," said American Library Association President Emily Drabinski.
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Opinion: Librarians Are The Next Chapter In The Battle Of The Books

First, it was book bans. Now the Silencers are threatening librarians with jail time.
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Viral TikToker Who Spreads ‘Library Joy’ Resigns Due To Mental Health

Mychal Threets, “America’s favorite librarian,” has captured the hearts of thousands online with his viral social media videos and reels.
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Librarians Deal With Constant Attacks — But Here's How They're Fighting Back

Book bans are an unfortunate reality. But these librarians are devoted to supporting and protecting queer kids who just want to read.
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Meet The 33-Year-Old Librarian Spreading 'Library Joy' To The TikTok Masses

In less than a year, Mychal Threets has captured the hearts of thousands by sharing touching stories from his library.
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