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The headwinds of false urgency can be intense. But they also foster a reactive culture. If everything is urgent, there’s little opportunity for creative and deep work, which tends to flourish only whe...

ALT: David Rose: It's Too Much!

This stunning collector's edition of the second book in bestselling author Laini Taylor's beloved Guardians of Dreamdark series includes a suite of sensational features: Premium sprayed edgesBeautiful...

Last week, I opened the UPRLC Annual Conference with a keynote on hope, agency, and moving forward with intention. The presentation "Write the Next Chapter: Moving Forward with Purpose" invited librarians and library workers to see themselves as the authors of their own professional stories rather than letting the inbox, the loudest request, or outside pressures write the page for them.

A library in upstate New York is going viral for helping people turn off AI. The librarian behind it is happy to help people with AI too.

An update on where Iowa law stands now on SF 496.

The annual program is aimed at stopping the spread of raccoon rabies.

JJ Pionke 1978 – 2026 JJ Pionke, librarian, library and information studies educator, and advocate for people with disabilities, has died. JJ was born in suburban Chicago to Wayne and Rita Pi…

There's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more.

There's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more.

There's no requirement for a whole book to be read before it's banned in Iowa under SF 496. A new proposal to the bill could speed up bans even more.

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

I'm writing to share that I'm stepping away from wellbeing work. This may not be a surprise given that I recently shared I am stepping away from ThriveLib. There are many reasons, some professional and some personal. I came to the decisions after a lot of conversations, and I’m convinced it is the right one. You've been reading this blog for a while, whether you came for the…

The Des Moines Public Library will eliminate Sunday service hours at two of its largest branches, Central and Franklin Avenue, after Oct. 25, the Board of Trustees decided Wednesday. The change is a d...

The Ames Public Library is hosting a free "speed friending" event on Sunday to help adults connect through conversations, games and snacks.