My Library Is…

Written By: Adina Vega Edited By: Michelle Sosa and Genevieve Hammang My Library Is… is a virtual campaign promoting the Illinois Library System. Libraries, regardless of their size, profoundly impact lives and communities. Each library, librarian, and aspiring librarian has a unique story. These stories are not just narratives but Read more

ARL Kaleidoscope Program Leadership Symposium

Written By: Michelle Sosa Edited By: Adina Vega and Marlinda Gallardo This year, the University of Michigan (UofM) graciously hosted the annual Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Leadership Symposium, which is a program designed to elevate and empower ARL’s Kaleidoscope Program recipients through hands-on engagement and panel discussions with a Read more

Daily Pride

Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez BatesEdited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach As librarians, we are keepers of stories. We read, research, write, create, share, educate, and archive. In light of current events surrounding the LGBTQIA community, we can choose to be pessimistic or we can celebrate. I choose to Read more

May the Fourth Be With You!

Written by: Gabrielle S. Vasquez Bates Edited by: Adina Vega and Jenny Roach A long time ago in a galaxy far away (California), George Lucas created what would become some of the most iconic characters in pop culture. With newer Star Wars projects, like The Mandalorian, new fans are being Read more

Welcome to Spooky Season

Written by Ghoul-brielle S. Bates Pumpkin lattes are steaming, sweaters are being dusted off, the leaves are changing colors and the temperatures have begun to drop (except in California). Now that it’s Fall, some of us are preparing for Halloween celebrations. In case you need a little inspiration, let’s take Read more

Dinovember

November is here, and do you know what that means? It’s Dinovember! Military libraries like the Combat Center Library and Shadow Mountain Branch Library in 29 Palms, California, are celebrating the fun and awesomeness that comes from dinosaurs!