Academic library learning spaces have evolved remarkably from traditional, quiet repositories of books into dynamic, multifunctional environments that support a diverse range of academic activities.

To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day—and recognize the American Library Association adding sustainability as a core value—American Libraries returns with its ongoing sustainability series. In ...

For academic institutions seeking to thrive amidst the constantly shifting world of higher education, libraries have become the heart of the spirit of collaboration and innovation–going beyond being ...

Carl Straumsheim’s 12/10 article Clash in the Stacks, and the comments that followed, should be read and discussed on every campus. How is the role of your academic library changing in response to the ...

The Library: A Fragile History is ambitious in its scope and detail-oriented in its execution. The book traces the entire history of libraries, inclusive of private, state, public and academic ...

Libraries are traditionally located in the central core as the quintessential heart of the campus. They are owned by none yet used by all. While the purpose of the library remains relatively ...

Academic librarians have long grappled with issues of collection size, quality versus quantity, and maintaining a core collection. In previous eras, libraries provided access to content by acquiring ...

The annual Fostering Change for Academic Library Leaders cohort is a nine-week, virtual program that aims to build a community of inclusive leaders and change agents in academic libraries. The 2026 ...

Donald A. Barclay does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Donald A. Barclay does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...