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As Expectations for Libraries Evolve, How Can We Rise to the Challenge? July 28, 2025

The American Library Association is calling on libraries to become community leaders, welcoming controversial conversations and providing safe spaces. Here's a closer look at how libraries may be able to rise to this challenge.

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Unique Collections Place Academic Libraries on the Campus Map September 10, 2024

For a successful special collection in your library, you'll want to ask the right questions before launching a collection, create a strategic plan for managing it, have a solid promotion plan, and consider its longevity.

Academic Libraries and the Student Experience May 30, 2024

Libraries use unique approaches to welcome students, frequently through events at the start of the fall and spring semesters and by aligning their facilities with campus-wide programming.

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Offering Social Connections for Students During an Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation August 8, 2023

As the country faces a loneliness epidemic, faculty may want to consider incorporating opportunities for social connectivity into their classes.

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Managing the Campus Experience Under an Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation June 26, 2023

In May, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on the country's epidemic of loneliness and isolation -- yet another reminder that colleges must address student mental health and wellness.

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What Makes Your Institution Unique? Strategic Communications Roles Expand as Institutions Consider This Question May 19, 2023

As colleges and universities strive to stand out among competitors, the need for strategic communications and branding has grown, bringing with it the creation of executive-level positions in the department.

Academic Libraries and the Bigger Picture of Strategic Planning April 11, 2023

When higher education institutions complete their long-term strategic plans, mention of libraries -- a necessary scholarly contributor -- is frequently missing.

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