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Accountability, Integrity: AI Policy in Public Libraries (New Journal Article)
The article linked below was published by Public Library Quarterly. Title Accountability, Integrity: AI Policy in Public Libraries Authors Kathryn FitzGerald University of Washington Benjamin Lee University of Washington Source Public Library Quarterly DOI: 10.1080/01616846.2026.2725502 Abstract As artificial intelligence reshapes both library work and the information environment, public libraries must [...]
Report: The Federal Program Keeping Libraries Online? the FCC Might Gut It
From the Indianapolis Star: Under the atrium at the Indianapolis Public Library, a woman is busily typing away on her laptop. Another patron seated at the Central Branch is charging their device while streaming music through earbuds as they read quietly between the stacks. Free Wi-Fi allows Hoosiers a cozy and [...]
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Association of American Publishers (AAP) and The Authors Guild Release New Study Analyzing the Impact of Library E-Lending on Commercial Book Markets
From a Joint Release: Today, the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors Guild announced the release of a landmark independent study by leading economists at Secretariat Advisors, titled An Empirical Study of the Impact of Library E-Lending on the Book Economy. The study, commissioned jointly by AAP and the Authors Guild, but independently […]
Report: “US Public Libraries at ‘Breaking Point’ Amid Ideological Attacks, Report Finds”
New Report From PEN America: Out of Circulation: Expanding Censorship in Public Libraries Key Findings: It’s not just books: Public libraries are increasingly censorship battlegrounds, leading to interference with book displays, improper reshelving mandates, and disruptions of events. Political threats are eroding library systems through governance shifts and defunding. Harassment and intimidation of librarians are […]
“A Secure Environment to Explore”: Learn About the AI Sandbox Initiative For Staff at the Library of Congress
From an LC Blog Post: In 2025, the Library introduced its AI Sandbox for staff initiative to do just that. “Sandbox” environments have been used since the early 1970s to provide protected spaces for development and experimentation without risk to systems. [Clip] While AI technologies have growing potential to augment and enrich the Library’s collections […]
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Report: Arkansas Librarian Fired After Opposing Book Ban Efforts to Receive $275K in Settlement
From the Arkansas Advocate: A central Arkansas county agreed this week to pay $275,000 to the former library director who was fired after speaking against local conservatives’ push to limit children’s access to books. Saline County announced Thursday it had reached a settlement with Patty Hector, who had been the county library’s executive director when she […]
Digital Books: HathiTrust Awarded $5 Million, 5-Year Mellon Grant to Enable AI-Driven Access and Discovery
Here’s the Full Text of Today’s Annoucement From HathiTrust: Researchers, students, and the broader public will have new paths into the HathiTrust collection thanks to a Mellon Foundation award to develop responsible, equitable, and transparent services that leverage AI for the public good and scholarly discovery. Two respected collaborators will join HathiTrust in this effort: […]
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E-Books: Google Announces Launch of “Expert Intelligence” Feature For Gemini Notebook
From a Google Blog Post: Today, we’re taking another step in that mission by introducing Expert Intelligence, a cross Google initiative that helps you engage with your trusted sources through Google AI products. You can now incorporate insights from leading authors, publications, and domain experts, including from titles you’ve purchased, directly into Gemini Notebook, with […]
Roundup: Honoring the Life and Work of Dolly Parton (Statements, Media Reports, and More From Libraries, Literacy Organizations, & Others)
We plan to update this collection as we discover more statements, posts, and booklists from libraries, literacy organizations and others honoring the life and work of Dolly Parton. Updated: August 31, 2026 4:00 PM Statement From the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Libraries California: Richmond Public LibraryRichmond Public Library Thanks Late Dolly Parton for […]
