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College Libraries, Redirected

Study finds library directors are moving forward with big reorganizations plans, but they also may be struggling to communicate those plans to administrators and faculty members.

'The Fight of Our Generation'

At conference for academic and research librarians, attendees begin to fight back against proposed federal funding cuts.

'The Library Has Never Been More Important'

Arizona State, known for rejecting norms of traditional campuses, will invest more than $100 million in its library, seeking to serve the campus and a growing online student body.

No More 'Beall's List'

Librarian removes controversial list of "predatory" journals and publishers, reportedly in response to "threats and politics."

A ‘Moon Shot’ for Libraries

Massachusetts Institute of Technology issues an invitation to publishers, researchers and universities to collaborate on a vision for the future of libraries.
Opinion

Smartphones Can't Replace Libraries

Academic libraries aren’t just expensive “vanity projects” but rather a vital part of the higher education ecosystem, argue Julie Todaro and Irene M. H. Herold.

Are Libraries ‘Vanity Projects’?

Former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren attacks libraries and other construction projects for driving up student debt. Librarians are not amused.
Opinion

Falling Short of Their Profession’s Needs

In recent decades, library and information studies have focused on the information that libraries provide, shortchanging other key roles they play, writes Wayne A. Wiegand.