‘There’s a Cold Wind Blowing Across Our Nation’: At PLA 2026 in Minneapolis, Librarians Hear a Message of Reslience
Some 6,000 librarians were in Minneapolis this week for the 2026 Public Library Association Conference.
The Outcome-Driven Library: Working Together to Inspire Even the Most Reluctant of Readers
"In an era defined by instant access and on-demand content, a three-month wait for a digital title creates the kind of friction that can reduce interest, erode trust in the library, and negatively impact overall reader engagement," writes Hoopla founder Jeff Jankowski.
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