Happy End-of-October! Here is an updated roundup of new and articles regarding literacy, libraries, and library professionals.
Everyone Can Play: Add Accessible Toys and Activities to Your Collection By adding accessible toys and activities to our collections and play areas, everyone can play. Here are some great items to think about to start building an accessible collection.
Informing AI Strategy and Literacy: An Interview with Sylvia Staal Riordan In this interview, 2026 Library of Congress intern Sylvia Staal Riordan reflects on her experience working in the Digital Strategy Directorate of the Library’s Office of the Chief Information Officer.
AI Defiance While artificial intelligence still has enthusiastic supporters, opposition to the technology is growing. While the library field has its share of generative AI proponents, many librarians and staff are ambivalent about its utility and concerned about the impact of the technology’s rapid growth.
Preserving More Than the Web: Building an Archive of Online Resources for Preservation and Conservation In this interview, Jon Sweitzer-Lamme explains how web archiving is supporting the work of conservators and preservation scientists at the Library of Congress.
On the Road: Why the Hard Work of Public Libraries Matters Andrew Harbison, WebJunction Director, reflects on the common themes of several recent library conferences.