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An I LQ i special issue next year will explore another way that libraries and their supporters can combat antilibrary efforts: through direct civic engagement. As we write this editorial, the legislatures of more than a half-dozen states have passed laws with criminal penalties for librarians, although some governors have vetoed the legislation and the state court in one case blocked implementation of that state's law. [Extracted from the article]

"The 1918 Influenza Pandemic in Popular Media and the Roles of Public Libraries in Supporting Health Information Access, Health Literacy, and Health Justice during Pandemics: Learning from the Past to Prepare for the Future." Libraries have been widely and justly praised for their creativity, resourcefulness, and tenacity in finding ways to meet community needs during the novel coronavirus pandemic that began in earnest in early 2020. [Extracted from the article]

On the same day that Russia launched its genocidal invasion of Ukraine, the I New York Times i decided to publish an editorial written by a professional far right provocateur who attacked libraries for providing books that represent the true diversity of human experience and identity.[1] As with so many critics of access to information, his objections were over access to very specific kinds of information; he used emotive but malleable terms like "woke" to critique librarians who help patrons understand systemic structures that promote inequities and injustices. In the intervening time, the American Library Association (ALA; [3]) has revealed 2021 to be the worst year for challenges to and bans of books since such challenges have been tracked. The beloved librarian who just months ago was valiantly facilitating curbside book pickups and running outdoor distanced-learning activities for children in the community, despite the pandemic, is now a monster corrupting and "grooming" the children with forbidden books. As the ALA ([3]) revealed in its I State of American Libraries i report, 1,597 books had been challenged by the end of 2021 with proposed bans, an exponential increase from previous years' numbers. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses articles on various topics including public library response to the COVID-19 pandemic; social justice actions in libraries and community development.

The seemingly limitless amount of false information online, especially about important political and current events, has become an increasingly sizable problem for the health of democratic governance around the world, most especially in the realm of social media. Misinformation online now has significant tangible real-world impacts, with libraries being the best situated social institution to help prepare all users to identify misinformation and navigate through the online environments in which it lives. This article proposes the idea of lifelong information literacy—the teaching and reinforcing information literacy to all users at every opportunity. The constantly changing nature of misinformation online merits treating information literacy education as a continual process for all libraries. To maintain their long-cherished and hard-earned role as arsenals of democracy, libraries need to consider how to become arsenals of lifelong information literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article author talks about examining libraries and librarians in films alongside the issues that were covered concurrently in the pages of periodicals. Topics include considered that relationship to film has changed too; as other avenues for entertainment are eliminated, and for those lucky enough to be able to pay for monthly streaming services and online rentals and reliable internet, home film- and television-viewing has rocketed to the forefront of our list of national pastimes.

These articles will appear in regular issues of the journal, and they will carry the special identifier of being "Centennial Articles." In a 2019 editorial, we shared our plans to celebrate entering the tenth decade of the I Library Quarterly i and its approaching 100th anniversary with a series of special issues. To complement the Centennial Issues, the editors will also be commissioning special long-form articles from distinguished voices in the field to examine issues that have helped define the past and present of libraries and that seem to do the same in the future. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including emergence of neoliberalism undermined democracy by posing direct challenges to libraries, women's acceptance of digital technology and practices in LIS professions.

Focusing on the human dimension, we look at scholarly peer review as a space for relationship building and analyze how negligent reviewing can detrimentally affect a sense of community. We introduce an analytical framework that is based on the humanistic pedagogical approach developed by Carl Rogers and Natalie Rogers and that operates with Rogerian concepts of empathy, unconditional positive regard, realness of reviewers, psychological safety, psychological freedom, and opportunity for challenging intellectual experiences. We briefly address the role of peer review in the changed scholarly landscape; posit it as a privilege and an unmatched opportunity; examine in detail the elements of helpful and unhelpful reviews; and give advice to authors on how to respond to reviews, especially the unhelpful ones. It is our hope that the article will be of interest to faculty, PhD students, practitioners who aspire to publish, and anyone involved in scholarly communication and grant reviewing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the evolution of "Library Quartely" since its inception in 1931. Topics include the implementation of a more modern-sounding structure of an editor and an editorial board, opportunities for direct mentorship in being an editor, and the promotion of Ursula Gorham and Natalie Greene Taylor as coeditors.

The engagement of the US federal government with libraries has been disjointed. Financial support for libraries has been controversial and inconsistent, and many policy decisions have directly affected library operations and activities, particularly those of public libraries. Libraries' experiences with the federal government offer many lessons about the broad ideological attitude toward--and constraints on--library support before the 2016 election. These lessons have import for all publicsphere institutions as they navigate the even more complicated current environment. This article argues that the best hope for library funding and support is to concentrate efforts at the local and state levels, coordinating efforts and sharing ideas and resources across locations and types of institutions. A national advocacy strategy coordinated across the states will maximize advocacy efforts where we may have a greater chance of success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the sociopolitical climate that affects libraries in the U.S., the impact of the 2016 presidential elections on library education, and the challenges that libraries face.

The article discusses the aftermath of the 2016 U.S. presidential election for libraries. The outcome of the election and the policies that were implemented since the 2017 inauguration pose many challenges for the activities and roles of libraries including the inclusion of people with disabilities, the defunding and closure of federal agencies that support libraries, and the closure of public and school libraries.

Recognizing exemplary work that advances research about libraries, the Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research is presented by the Library Research Round Table of the American Library Association (ALA). As the editorial team of the I Library Quarterly i , we try to craft each issue to contain innovative, reflective, challenging, and insightful research about libraries and their communities. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue including political concepts behind social justice, justice role of libraries as institutions and social justice curriculum.

An introduction is presented in which the authors discuss papers within the issue that were presented at the 2014 Symposium on Diversity and Library and Information Science (LIS) Education on topics including access to digital-based resources, diversity in LIS education, and how social justice impacts library activities.

The field of library and information science (LIS) has long struggled with issues of diversity and inclusion in the composition of information professionals, in educational content, and in connecting with many communities. Yet the field has also produced many innovative approaches to meeting unique community needs and incorporating issues of justice, rights, and equity into educational activities. Although these approaches rarely connect education and advocacy, connecting these two can both facilitate better sharing of best practices in these areas and enable the educational and professional efforts of the field to better complement one another. Building on the "virtuous circle" concept that a truly effective focus on inclusion in the field will require involvement of both educators and professionals, this article offers a series of cases from LIS education programs and information institutions focusing on intersecting issues of diversity, inclusion, rights, justice, and equity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented to the issue of the journal that discusses topics such as appointments to the editorial board, departing editors, and research about libraries.

An introduction is presented to the special theme of the issue, the work and influence of the publication's outgoing editor, John Carlo Bertot.

The field of library and information science (LIS) continues to struggle with the issue of diversity and inclusion. As we are perpetually working to increase racial and gender diversity in the profession, the definition of diversity continues to broaden to include socioeconomic status, education, language, literacy, age, sexual orientation, ability, geography, and much more. It is disheartening that the composition of our profession does not reflect the diverse patrons and communities that we serve. In preparing the next generation of librarians, LIS programs need to be able to groom culturally competent librarians who can serve these broadening communities. In this article, we urge LIS programs to develop the audacity and desire to experiment with their programs and saturate LIS education with elements of diversity and inclusion. We call for more dialogue in the form of symposia, panels, and discussions that will transform our LIS programs to be relevant to our communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article explores the historical relationships between libraries, policy, and politics in the United States. Far too often, policy and political discussions related to libraries have little historical context. While libraries have long viewed themselves as a pillar of democracy by supporting informed, educated, and engaged citizenry, political and policy decisions have treated libraries in a number of different ways, ranging from neglect to direct intervention. Tracing the development of the relationships between libraries, policy, and politics at local, state, and national levels over time, this article posits that these relationships have passed through four distinct phases. Understanding these phases and incorporating these understandings into library advocacy and perspectives in political and policy discourse will allow libraries to better assert the contributions of libraries to democracy, the reasons for the stances they take, and the importance of political and policy decisions that support and adequately fund libraries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Public libraries are heavily affected by political and policy-making processes that shape the funding, activities, and roles of libraries in society, with the explosion of information policy decisions in the past two decades significantly increasing the responsibilities of libraries while also increasing limitations on their activities. Research in library and information science, however, has paid scant attention to these issues over time. If libraries are to be able to effectively advocate for the interests of their institutions, patrons, and communities, researchers need to more strongly engage problems of politics and policymaking that impact libraries. With greater amounts of data and analysis in this area, libraries will be better situated to advocate for their needs in political and policy-making processes, as well as better able to articulate their positions to members of the public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which the editors of the journal discuss changes to its book review process.

The article announces the several new editorial board members of the journal including John Buschman, Michael Crandall, and Carla D. Hayden.

The article discusses the impact of the Internet on library research, public libraries, and public library research. It examines the methods of the Public Library Funding and Technology Access Study. The authors assert that the Internet has allowed libraries to add capacity to library research. The article briefly discusses the technological environment prior to the Internet and studies sponsored by the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) and the American Library Association (ALA).

The electronic environment has significantly shifted library capabilities and user expectations for the delivery of government information and services. At the same time, many laws of the federal government have pushed for the creation and distribution of government information through electronic channels. However, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) continues as though these changes will not have a large impact on the program. It is time for a meaningful reevaluation of the FDLP program and approaches to government information by academic libraries generally. Drawing upon a range of library research and policy analysis, this paper argues for changes in both concept and practice in the provision of government information by FDLP and other academic libraries and in the educational preparation of future academic librarians. Further, this paper asserts that such a discussion needs to occur beyond considerations of the current economic environment, which some libraries may view as a reason to restructure the FDLP to achieve cost reductions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author discusses the need for applying new theories and methodologies to library research and discusses various reports published within the issue, including one on the adoption of postpositivist theories in library and information science and one on the application of the social theories of Karl Marx, Michel Foucault, and Jürgen Habermas to the field of library and information science.

The article presents an examination of the lack of diversity among librarians, library administrators, students enrolled in library and information science (LIS) programs and faculty teachers in LIS programs. It discusses the need for the profession to become as diverse as the population it serves. It explores the need for research to address the issue of diversity in librarianship and discusses how diversity and underrepresentation studies can help examine the problem. It also examines the role that education can play in increasing diversity in librarianship.

The article focuses on the distinctions between survey research methodology theory and practice. The authors illustrate the common construction of idealistic scenarios of library science textbooks with the challenges and logistics of carrying out a large-scale library audience survey. The American Library Association's Public Libraries and the Internet survey series is discussed in detail. The results of the survey are described, outlining trends in U.S. library patron demographics, as well as an outline of the actual conducting of the survey and its associated setbacks.

As public libraries are becoming e-government access points relied on by both patrons and government agencies, it is important for libraries to consider the implications of these roles. While providing e-government access serves to reinforce the tremendously important role of public libraries in the United States social infrastructure, it also creates new demands on libraries and opens up significant new opportunities. Drawing upon several different strands of research, this paper examines the nexus of public libraries, values, trust, and e-government,focusing on the ways in which the values of librarianship and the trust that communities place in their public libraries reinforce the role of public libraries in the provision of e-government. The unique values embraced by public libraries have not only shaped the missions of libraries, they have influenced popular opinion surrounding public libraries and fostered the confidence that communities place in them as a source. of trusted information and assistance in finding information. As public libraries have embraced the provision of Internet access, these values and trust have become intertwined with their new social role as a public access point for e-government both in normal information activities and in the most extreme circumstances. This paper explores the intersections of these issues and the relation of the vital e-government role of public libraries to library funding, public policy, library and information science education, and research initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drawing upon findings from a national survey of U.S. public libraries, this paper examines trends in Internet and public computing access in public libraries across states from 2004 to 2006. Based on library-supplied information about levels and types of Internet and public computing access, the authors offer insights into the network-based content and services that public libraries provide. Examining data from 2004 to 2006 reveals trends and accomplishments in certain states and geographic regions. This paper details and discusses the data, identifies and analyzes issues related to Internet access, and suggests areas for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Every democratic society relies on deliberation and dialogue between social groups with varying perspectives to provide for the representation of the diverse members of the society. Meaningful deliberation is based on open access to information by individuals and free exchange of information between different social groups. Policy developments in the United States since September 2001, however, have altered the roles of information in many social contexts, with impacts on information access and information exchange between social groups. These changes have the potential to be of great consequence to social and political uses of information in society. Libraries, as established guardians of diverse perspectives of information, are in a unique position to protect and preserve information access and exchange in this new policy environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The E-rate program has provided tremendous benefits to libraries, allowing many libraries and library systems to acquire technological equipment and services that would otherwise be too expensive, increasing the availability of public Internet access through libraries. This article analyzes the data related to the E-rate program and the discounts that it has provided to libraries and library systems between 2000 and 2004. By examining the E-rate data in a longitudinal manner, this article explores the trends in the application for and the provision of E-rate discounts to libraries and library consortia at national and state levels. The data suggest that, despite a number of controversies over the years, the program has provided a significant level of support for libraries and library consortia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the USA PATRIOT Act has altered how certain types of federal intelligence investigations affect libraries, the act also greatly alters how researchers can study information policy issues related to libraries. To date, the gravity and scope of the act's implications for researchers of library services, resources, operations, and policies have not been discussed widely. Researchers now must account for questions they cannot ask, or may not be able to ask, during the course of information policy research related to libraries. This article examines how the multiple impacts of the USA PATRIOT Act on libraries extend to researchers of library services, resources, operations, and policies, placing the current situation in historical context. These limitations, in turn, affect all libraries, as the findings of information policy research often have serious implications for the functions of libraries. This article discusses the myriad issues and research questions created by the USA PATRIOT Act for researchers, as well as the potential implications of these questions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors, the incoming editorial team of "Library Quarterly," discuss the history and future of the publication. They note that not long after its founding in 1931, the publication began to address the social and community roles of the library in addition to more narrow library-science topics. They compare the challenges facing U.S. libraries during the recent Great Recession with those of the 1930s Great Depression.

An introduction is presented in which the author discusses the feature "New Voices in Library Scholarship" in the journal and states that the feature is part of an attempt to expand scholarly dialogue in the field of library research.

The article discusses editorial changes to the journal "Library Quarterly" as of the January 2014 issue, including the resignation of Reviews coordinator Leahkim Gannett, new Reviews coordinators Lindsay C. Sarin and Kaitlin Peterson, and the promotion of editorial staff member Karen Kettnich to the journal's managing editor.

Purpose: People with disabilities are less active and experience increased burden of disease compared to those without disabilities. Leisure time physical activity (LTPA) participation is strongly related to improved health in all populations. Despite this, research with amputees focuses heavily on prosthetic design and function, leaving amputees an under-represented population in LTPA and motivation research. This study explored the lived experiences of motivation to engage in LTPA among amputees. Method: Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) approach, influenced by understandings of embodiment and Self-Determination Theory (SDT), was used. Six people with lower extremity, acquired amputations created a photo-diary of their motivations to be active and participated in two in-depth interviews each. Results: Study findings suggest motivations to be active among amputees are primarily influenced by personal relationships. Barriers, facilitators, and processes to be active provided insight into how LTPA participation may be affected by more than motivation. Embodiment was experienced as bodily integration of the prosthesis. Conclusions: There is evidence that the relationship between motivation and participation is not direct, but influenced by facilitators, barriers, and processes to be active. The results suggest strategies to increase activity among amputees by emphasizing LTPA with others, improving the built environment, and ensuring prosthesis fit. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented which comments on the issue's focus on diversity and library and information science (LIS), commenting on articles on diversity in education, counter-storytelling in multicultural young adult literature, and the topic of disability in education about diversity.

An introduction is presented which discusses the journal's content throughout the 21st century that focused on library research, including its political and economic aspects and the relationship between research and practice.

The article examines the contributions of Greg Holt to public libraries. Topics include a background on Holt's education, his becoming the executive director and city librarian of the Saint Louis Public Library (SLPL) in 1987, and an overview of his other career highlights. Also mentioned is his editorship of the journal "Public Library Quarterly."

In the United States, the occupation of law librarianship has existed longer than the American Library Association, and law librarians have their own professional organization that is now more than 100 years old. Throughout this history, however, the related issues of degree requirements and education standards for law librarians have been repeatedly discussed, but never resolved. While some of this inertia may arise from each organization hoping that the other would settle the issue, the largest challenges appear to stem from a lack of communication between law librarians and other parts of the field and a near-complete neglect of the education of law librarians--along with law libraries as an entity--in overall library pedagogical and research discourse. This article explores the roots of the long-running concerns about the educational preparation of and the professional standards for law librarians in the United States and offers ways in which library and information science educators can contribute to addressing these concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors of this article contend that politics is an integral part of public library leadership. Most of the work that public librarians do is designed to build citizenship knowledge and improve some aspect of social justice. Politics is a library imperative because a heavy percentage of institutional funding is tied to public funding, which is a major part of total library financial support. Political considerations, therefore, are a major concern in acquiring and retaining funding that will bring libraries and their constituents to a brighter future. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

An introduction is presented to the issue of the journal that discusses topics such as the cover design, printers' marks, and the departure of editor Karen Nipps.

As technology continues to advance at a rapid rate, it is increasingly important to consider how information policies are formulated and the impact that they have on both the public's access to information and the roles of information professionals. As such, current and future information professionals must be adequately prepared through education to work with information policies and their ramifications. The breadth of information policy, as it acts as a meta-policy for other policy areas, and the depth of specific information policies that arise from communication, economic, and political issues, inform this discussion of the challenges and opportunities involved with teaching information policy to library and information science students, as well as to other audiences. Drawing from both past research efforts and extensive teaching experience, this article introduces a conceptual understanding of information policy; uses examples of how the library and information studies community has responded to information policies in the past to further this understanding; and finally, provides a discussion of different ways in which to teach this complicated, but critical topic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction is presented in which editor discusses various articles within the issue on topics including reading in prison libraries, early literacy in public libraries and value of a master of library science degree.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the special issue on libraries in the U.S.

Due to an increasing reliance on public libraries to deliver government services online, coupled with decreasing funding for public services, many public libraries have begun to collaborate with local government agencies and community organizations to provide vital services to their communities. Drawing upon findings made through an extensive literature review, site visits at a number of public libraries across the country, and interviews with state library staff, government officials, and community organization leaders, this paper highlights the e-government service roles of public libraries, the innovative partnerships between community groups, government agencies, and public libraries in the realm of e-government, and the impacts of these services and partnerships on communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: While many studies have discussed the impacts of electronic government (e-government) on public libraries, little research has considered the extent to which the current federal government''s implementation of e-government relies on the public technology access, training, and support provided by public libraries. A range of data and policy materials are drawn upon in order to illuminate the co-evolution of public libraries and e-government. Beginning with a discussion of the development of e-government and its impacts in public libraries, the access, goals, and challenges of e-government are detailed as they relate to libraries, and the areas in which current implementations of e-government would not be possible without public libraries. Based on the explorations of the co-evolution of e-government and public libraries, key policy issues are offered that require reconceptualization in order to better support the interrelationship between e-government and public libraries. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]