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The article highlights some of the leading Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) programs in the U.S. that are training the next generation of library and information science professionals to rise to challenges including those whose alumni have been honored by the journal as Movers and Shakers. These include San Jose State University School of Information, St. John's University, and Emporia State University.

The article features Virginia Library Association (VLA) Executive Director Lisa Varga, the journal's Librarian of the Year 2024, sponsored by Baker & Taylor. Topics discussed include factors that contributed to her award, her involvement with librarianship, and her representation of the VLA on the amicus briefs filed in Virginia Beach Circuit Court in the obscenity case against the challenged books at the Tidewater Community College/City of Virginia Beach's Joint Use Library.

The article presents 10 librarian-tested passive programming activities that can spark excitement among students. It suggests that libraries can allow their patrons to show their own collections of special items using the libraries' display cases. The use of photo booth is also suggested which doubles as a simple and inexpensive way of marketing libraries.

An interview with Rebekah Cummings, a librarian at the University of Utah's Marriott Library who is running for Lieutenant Governor of Utah, is presented. Cummings talks about how she first got into librarianship, the policy issues that are part of her platform, and ways she sees her experience in libraries is preparing her for elected office.

The article shares the experiences, observations, and views of library staff and practitioners on trauma-informed librarianship. Topics discussed include definition of trauma-informed care and why it is important to libraries, key principles of a trauma-informed approach according to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and one of the primary values of trauma-informed practices.

The article features Aisha Johnson, associate dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach at Georgia Institute of Technology Libraries and one of the honorees of the journal's Movers & Shakers 2024 Award. Topics discussed include background on her research, publication, and consulting on African American librarianship and her book that inspired the American Library Association (ALA) to endorse the creation of the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historic Park.

The article presents some of the leading library and information science (MLIS) master degree programs that are doing efforts to meet the challenges of information professionals. Topics include the mission of the Emporia State University's School of Library and Information Management (SLIM), the MLIS program at the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, and MLIS program being offered by the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The article examines how library and information science programs are preparing the next generation of graduates. Topics include the increase in conflict faced by librarians around the work they have trained to do as the number of library and information science (LIS) degrees award rises, universal demand that can be made of LIS programs according to American Library Association (ALA) President Emily Drabinski, and focus of the LIS experience at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

The article focuses on a job posting for the role of a district director of library science in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose responsibilities will include overseeing all library and digital library programs and services. Topics discussed include statement from a district spokesperson about the importance of libraries, comments from Philadelphia educator Loren White on the creation of the post, and mission of the Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL).

The article features Shamella Cromartie, associate dean for Organizational Performance and Inclusion at Clemson University Libraries in South Carolina and one of the honorees of the journal's Movers & Shakers 2024 Award. Topics discussed include her role as chair of the Roundtable for African American Concerns of the South Carolina Library Association, the test of her leadership after stepping into her role at Clemson in 2022, and reason she believes in librarianship.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including importance to children's literature; children's librarianship; and amplifying the work of Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

The article discusses 54 individuals being honored by the publication for their significant contributions to the field of library science . Topics include Librarian Anita Cellucci of Westborough High School in Massachusetts, Associate Professor & Director of the Youth eXperience (YX) Lab Mega Subramaniam at the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, and Young Adult Librarian Jarrett Dapier at Skokie Public Library in Illinois.

The article features the Radical Librarianship Institute (RLI), recipient of the grant which strives to redefine the role of librarians, centering principles of inclusion and social justice toward developing a radical and transformational library curriculum. Topics include comments from RLI lead investigator Robert D. Montoya, the gathering of leaders held by the program to consider what is needed in the field and what librarians are doing well, and publishing as a major component of RLI.

The article discusses the need to remake librarianship in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include the document called "Translation of Practice for School Librarians," the challenge with public youth librarians according to clinical associate professor Kristin Fontichiaro, and the need of school librarians to remind their coworkers what an effective library does according to John Chrastka, executive director of EveryLibrary.

The article focuses on the measurement of digital technology incorporation in public libraries with the Impact Survey in the U.S. Topics discussed include the significance of public access technology in libraries, the effect of nonprofit and public programs on libraries, program evaluation, the methods for data collection, and the theory of change in organization.

The article discusses the importance for library leaders to measure the performance of their institution. It mentions several library institutions that offer outcomes-based evaluation (OBE) training and support for their members to effectively measure outcomes and address the rising need of its users. It also mentions the strategy of other libraries in measuring outcomes, which helped decision-makers further improve the service they can offer.

The article discusses how labeling books by reading level disempowers young readers. Topics discussed include ways in which effective readers' advisers understand that their success depends on familiarity with a range of books; process for hunting right books in classrooms and collections in which books are organized by reading level; and use of color-coded bins or shelves labeled by level to help readers in selecting books.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of applying for a job managing school libraries in East St. Louis, Illinois, working as a library media specialist and director of social media at Wendell Phillips Academy High School (WPAHS) and improving literacy rate.

The article focuses on the value of a master's degree in library science (MLS) in the U.S. Topics discussed include decline in the number of library science degrees awarded from 2015 to 2016, the school library specialization at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies (UMD iSchool) by 2014, and scholarships aimed at promoting diversity in the profession.

The article discusses the transition taking place for library automation, and the development efforts taking place, along with new products, being introduced to the industry. Social networking has influenced the need for products that engage this type of media, according to the author, such as SirsiDynix's Social Library, a Facebook application. The library economy's large cutbacks have created challenges for automation vendors, with Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) dominating the market.

The article offers news briefs related to library science as of December 1, 2011. The U.S. Library of Congress released information about its Bibliographic Framework Initiative General Plan to eliminate MARC (machine-readable cataloging) format and use Semantic Web technology. Retailer Amazon.com Inc. introduced an online lending service for electronic books. The William H. Welch Medical Library at Johns Hopkins University is moving its information resource online.

The article discusses the popularity of self-service options which have been installed in several libraries across the U.S. A discussion of the results of a survey which was conducted in April of 2010 by "Library Journal," and examined the self-service options that were offered art U.S. libraries and the levels at which they were offered at the libraries, is presented.

The article presents a fictitious account of the passing of the Federal Library Agency Act by the United States Senate. The imaginary act is described as a consolidation of library entities and the formation of the Federal Library Agency (FLA). Imaginary conversations about the FLA and FLAA are provided.

The article focuses on job statistics for librarians in 2008 and forecasts for 2009. In 2008, there was a decrease in salaries, a decline in the overall number of full-time positions and an increase in part-time jobs and unemployment. Predictions are for a depressed job market for library school graduates in 2009 with hiring freezes and budget cuts across all types of libraries and information agencies. Statistics on minority employees, regional salaries and academic job growth are presented.

The article focuses on the cohort based learning model in higher education in the U.S. which creates professional development and project management opportunities for library and information science (LIS) education. Topics include the article "Cohort Based Learning: Application to Learning Organizations and Student Academic Success," by Kristine Fenning, the benefit of cohorts to Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) graduates, and the role of the cohort model for hiring librarians.

The article reports on the shared cataloging library model used by libraries. The decision by the Library of Congress to discontinue series tracings and related series authority work is explored. The consensus model used in libraries is analyzed. The changes occurring within cataloging including the Library of Congress' Access Level record and the Program for Cooperative Cataloging's Core Level standards are discussed.

The article reports on the Cataloging in Publication program. He imagines a world where the library can answer every information and entertainment question. Author Michael Porter considers a necessary part of management to be improving operational effectiveness. Porter's phrase "core of uniqueness" is explored. The characteristics which encompass the core uniqueness of libraries and other media which is experiencing change are discussed.

The article presents the first of a three part series on job satisfaction pertaining to librarians. According to a "Library Journal" job satisfaction survey, 85.6% of the 3,095 library staffers who responded agreed they would choose a career in librarianship again if they had to start over. Respondents gave "love of books" as the most common reason for choosing their careers. Information is provided for the salary and challenges of librarianship.

The article provides updates on the lives and library careers of people who were profiled in past issues, dating back to 1991. Stephanie Davis-Kahl took a job as research services coordinator at the University of Southern California's Leavey Library. Tami Suzuki's graduate studies at San Jose State University in California led her to a job as municipal records archivist at the San Francisco Public Library. Chery Marzano is a librarian at Indian Lane Elementary School in Media, Pennsylvania.

The article provides information on the upcoming American Library Association (ALA) conference, to be help in New Orleans (La.) from June 24 to June 27, 2006. The program features several specialized exhibits representing areas of interest within the library and information Science field. The article provides an annotated list of events arranged by theme. Also provided is a table which translates the acronyms of ALA's many committees and sections. INSETS: The ABCs of ALA;Authors & Celebrities.

Reports on the American Library Association's 2005 annual conference in Chicago, Ill. Recognition of the American Library Association's support staff, including hard-working library staff members who do not have a Masters degree in Library Science; Details of the format of the conference, including a "meet the authors" session featuring celebrity authors; List of conferences selected by "Library Journal" for their promise to educate, inform, excite and entertain. INSETS: The Scene;Culture Bait;Self-Serve Art;A Taste of Theater

The article discusses shifts in the integrated library system (ILS) industry in 2004. Forces at work include an improving economy, pressures to innovate, new products that manage electronic content, and, most of all, mandatory migrations. Overall ILS industry revenues, estimated at $525 million, grew by almost 5% relative to 2003. This figure represents total revenues of all companies that participate in the North American automation market. Most companies grew their gross earnings, and, in many cases, non-ILS products and sales to non-U.S. clients generated more income than ever before. It was an especially fertile year for migration. In 2003 many libraries deferred moving from obsolete systems, creating a pent-up demand that began to break loose in 2004, when migrations increased by 12%. This is an important trend to follow, since to succeed, companies must both attract new accounts and retain current customers. Dynix led in total sales with 193 contracts signed, a record unsurpassed in the last four years by any others--especially impressive since these contracts cover 1640 libraries. In the competition for new clients and market share gains, Innovative Interfaces tied for second with contracts to 76 new-name clients (568 libraries). As the domestic ILS market becomes more highly saturated, companies increasingly rely on international sales, with about 8% more non-U.S. sales in 2004 compared with 2003. International contracts, however, typically represent smaller projects.

Presents a directory of universities and colleges that offer degrees in library science.