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The article focuses on the disparities faced by community college librarians within the academic library profession, as discussed through a conversation between Michael Kirby and Meredith Farkas. Topics include the challenges of achieving parity with faculty status, the innovative contributions and unique insights of community college librarians, and the need to reevaluate the profession's inclusivity and support for scholarship from community college librarians.

The article focuses on challenging the positive narrative surrounding open office environments. It critiques the idea that open offices foster equity and collaboration, providing evidence from scholarly research to underscore the adverse effects of such workspaces on employee well-being, productivity, and organizational health. It emphasizes the diverse needs of individuals, including those with disabilities.

The article reports on a survey conducted by the author of librarians who maintain blogs about their professional activities. Among a number of discoveries the author found that the blogs that have the widest readership and the greatest impact were those that focussed on library technology and its use in the improvement of library services.

The article discusses the highlights of the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 11 to 16, 2008. Sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivered an address at a program presented by ALA President Loriene Roy. Speakers and discussion forums added variety to the Association's annual business meeting, foremost among them an appearance by U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) whistleblower Bassem Youssef at the Washington Office session.

The article offers highlights of the Midwinter for American Libraries held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2008. The term Web 2.0 was on the lips of many vendors. If the discussion at the 18th Annual Presidents Seminar of RMG could be summed up in one word, it would be open. While most of the major integrated library system (ILS) vendor executives discussed the differences between being a family-owned business and part of a private equity group, the topics centered around open standards, open source, and open application programing interface (API).

The article discusses how technological advances like blogs, wikis, and iPods are changing the way libraries and librarians are doing business. With social software programs continuing to grow, libraries and librarians are now able to create online communities at a grassroots level much easier than before. By libraries and librarians having the ability to develop online communities they can now create educational and informational resources like never before.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of writing for American Libraries in 2007.

The article focuses on how to support library workers as the COVID-19 pandemic has been traumatic for many library workers, especially those expected to continue coming to work as cases have risen in their communities. It mentions that administrators at University of Oklahoma in Norman began sending out a weekly anonymous survey to see how their staff members were doing; and they followed up on the results with a weekly call to address concerns.

The article discusses that the library workers are well practiced in advocating for their libraries, whether that's finding ways to demonstrate the value of what they do or lobbying leaders for additional funding. It mentions that the Bignoli organized a free online conference called #LIBREV(olution) and founded the LIBREV community, both focused on supporting and advocating for library workers.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including Vocational Awe and Librarianship, marginalization, racism, and exclusion experienced.

The article discusses developments in the adoption of technologies by libraries. Many libraries are capitalizing on the mature free and open-source software tools already available. Two popular virtual reference products came together with Altarama's acquisition of Virtual Reference Librarian plus (VRLplus) from the Dokutek division of SirsiDynix. EBSCO has partnered with the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) to digitize the group's historical periodicals collection from 1693 to 1876.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of taking control of how she uses technology, by maximizing the benefits and limiting the harmful aspects.

The author comments on the notion that libraries are ensuring all voices are heard when they let hate groups speak. Topics discussed include criticism on the Seattle Public Library for tolerating the Women's Liberation Front's (WoLF) denial of the existence of transgender individuals and portraying trans women as dangers to cis women, and argument of Caroline West about racist hate speech in "Speech and Harm: Controversies Over Free Speech."

The article discusses the need for representation of all members of the community to every library. Topics include the book "All You Can Ever Know" by Nicole Chung in which the author recounts growing up a Korean-American adoptee in a white community, importance of culturally relevant programming, and ways to promote diverse materials and foster an inclusive atmosphere.

In this article the author presents her views on narrative of library data. Topics discussed include academic librarians have increasingly focused on teaching within the curriculum; libraries serve their communities changed and expanded; and programming and how the community benefits from the library.

In this article, the author presents her views on need for recognition ofindividual's valuable contributions to libraries and its profession. Topics discussed include need to consider how we reward reliably strong performers in a way that values both teamwork and individual accomplishments; need to recognize which employee and team qualities are truly important; and importance of formal award or a more informal expression of appreciation.

The author discusses the use of participatory design methods by designers to include stakeholders' feedback when planning the architectural and interior design of libraries. Topics include discussions between designers and stakeholders in order to determine how people use libraries versus relying on generalizations and assumptions, participatory design's valuing of experiential knowledge and professional expertise equally, and the use of participatory design to empower patrons and address inequity.

The author discusses the issue of fit in the hiring of academic librarians and how this corresponds with diversity.

The author discusses the issue of diversity in library education. She mentions the question of unpaid internships and practica which are difficult for some students to afford or fit into their work schedules, the need to examine library school curricula and how internships and practica serve students, and how these barriers lead to lack of diversity in the workplace.

The author discusses the issue in inequality in library services. She mentions small things such as programs for infants and toddlers that are inaccessible to working parents, the need to address equity issues regarding library collections, and the need to hire staff that reflects the surrounding population.

The author comments on the process of reflection. She mentions how reflection can promote improvement on the job and dispel negativity, how it can uncover biases that may influence relationships with patrons, and the need to make time to develop this practice.

The article focuses on offering open and equal access to the library for all members of communities including hate group. It mentions that the First Amendment to U.S. Constitution protect hate speech in public forums like libraries; protecting libraries faced with hate speech; and efforts of American Library Association in addressing the same.

The article focuses on library science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming. It comments on the role libraries can play to offset academic losses in reading and math when children are on summer break. It talks about the Chicago Public Library (CPL), Illinois Summer Learning Challenge with the CPL partnering with local STEAM-related institutions and museums and mentions other libraries such as the Seattle Public Library in Washington are following CPL's lead.

The author discusses the difficulties that face librarians when attempting to determine the trustworthiness of information sources in mass media and social media and examines the concept of fake news.

The author discusses the role of embedded librarians in providing services to patrons. She mentions several programs that have incorporated embedment, the expansion of services to users who may have not considered using the library, and embedment as a way of staying vital to the communities that are served by the library.

The author discusses the moral implications of the collection and use of library statistics in software analytics. She mentions the growth in the collection of such data, the question of access and use of this data, and the conflicts with the right to privacy of library users.

The author discusses the lack of training for librarians in how to teach. She mentions how all kinds of librarians incorporate teaching in their jobs, the need for programs to provide training to librarians already working, and the need for including teaching into the library school curriculum.

The article reports on the resiliency of librarians and how this can contribute to job burnout. It mentions the belief that librarians can manage more projects, the reluctance to discuss an inability to take on more work, and the need to protect the librarians' well-being.

The article discusses the adoption of the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Emphasis is given to topics such as the development of programmatic learning outcomes for local libraries and learning theories including threshold concepts and metaliteracy.

The author discusses the efforts of libraries in the preservation and promotion of local music. Topics include the impact of libraries such as the D.C. Public Library in preserving local music scenes and parts of their city's culture, patrons' accessibility of libraries' music collections through digital download and streaming services, and libraries' offering of recording studios to patrons for recording professional-quality audio.

The article looks at resources created to provide better information literacy education tools for instructors such as librarians in academic settings. Particular attention is given to a toolkit developed through a faculty survey and that acts as a content management system (CMS).

The author reflects on the professional ethics and values of librarians in relation to access to information. Emphasis is given to topics such as documentation required for library users to be issued a library card, the role of libraries in bridging the digital divide, access to digital collections, and the needs of the community.

The article reflects on critical librarianship and its view that neutrality is harmful to oppressed groups in society. Topics covered include the tendency for neutrality to uphold inequality, the analysis of bias in library discovery systems by librarian Matthew Reidsma, and the recommendation for librarians to educate their patrons about the importance of developing critical-thinking skills. Also mentioned is the need for librarians to avoid being neutral about library technologies.

In the article, the author discusses the importance of infographics to showcase the accomplishments and importance of libraries in the community, particularly in the U.S. Also cited are her study on the things students wanted to be changed and maintained in their library, including the importance of a quiet space, and some programs that use infographics like the DePaul University Library's Library Snapshot Day infographics.

The article discusses the accessibility of online library resources to library users with disabilities. Topics include the compliance of web-based platforms with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the use of screen readers by visually-impaired library users, and the use of closed captioning for online video content.

The article offers information on professional development for librarians. Particular focus is given to how older librarians can mentor the next generation of library professionals. Additional topics discussed include the first year spent working in a library, implementing the ideas of younger librarians and the author's work as a librarian at the Portland, Oregon, Community College.

The article offers the author's view on the digitize history archives services of the libraries and local cultural heritage institutions in the U.S. The author states that the institutions offer community scan-ins and scan days. The author mentions that libraries can do more with digital history when they collaborate to find shared solutions.

The article focuses on the use of technology for promoting professional development in libraries. Topics discussed include the need for all library staff members to pursue continuous learning and the opportunity for staff members to hone their skills as they participate in a professional development program. Access to free library webinars and involvement in massive open online courses are then mentioned.

The article examines mobile-first design and its use in public libraries. Topics examined include how smartphones are a good replacement for all the functions of computers, how many licensed resources are not yet mobile-friendly and how libraries that loan out laptops that provide an even greater service in allowing mobile-only patrons to complete computer-intensive work.

In this article, the author reflects upon privacy in the 21st-century. Particular focus is given to how this relates to the work of libraries and librarians. Additional topics discussed include how librarians must keep up with the values of their institutions, the ALA (American Libraries Association) Office for Intellectual Freedom and how librarians can educate the public on the importance of being good stewards of information.

The author reflects on factors which can help explain resistance to change in libraries and other organizations. She states sometimes ideas may be a bad fit for a setting or in trying to solve problems that don't exist. She talks about the unwritten rules and shared values of corporate culture and the need not to ignore the culture when presenting ideas. She comments on how ambiguity can result in resistance to new ideas and mentions how she resisted efforts to purchase iPads for classrooms.

The article presents advice for library professionals to ensure that their projects are sustainable and continue beyond their own participation. The author discusses the organizational dangers and problems that occur when employee turnover leads to project failures. Specific tips are then given regarding cross-training and team-based workflows, thorough documentation, and identifying the strategic purpose of the project beyond individual employee enthusiasm.

The article discusses the evaluation of online tools and collections by librarians. Topics discussed include the accessibility of online tools in the library, the importance of online tools protecting library user data, and the need to see if the tools provide a good return on investment (ROI) in an effort to ensure limited funding is spent in the most useful way.

The article focuses on the benefits that librarians can obtain from sharing knowledge and experiences with other librarians and libraries and from investigating work which has been accomplished at other libraries before initiating a new project or service. In the article she discusses benefits that she gained from consulting with other libraries before starting projects and offers opinions on the importance of sharing in the library profession.