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'The Library Has Never Been More Important'

Arizona State, known for rejecting norms of traditional campuses, will invest more than $100 million in its library, seeking to serve the campus and a growing online student body.

No More 'Beall's List'

Librarian removes controversial list of "predatory" journals and publishers, reportedly in response to "threats and politics."

A ‘Moon Shot’ for Libraries

Massachusetts Institute of Technology issues an invitation to publishers, researchers and universities to collaborate on a vision for the future of libraries.
Opinion

Smartphones Can't Replace Libraries

Academic libraries aren’t just expensive “vanity projects” but rather a vital part of the higher education ecosystem, argue Julie Todaro and Irene M. H. Herold.

Are Libraries ‘Vanity Projects’?

Former Fox News host Greta Van Susteren attacks libraries and other construction projects for driving up student debt. Librarians are not amused.
Opinion

Falling Short of Their Profession’s Needs

In recent decades, library and information studies have focused on the information that libraries provide, shortchanging other key roles they play, writes Wayne A. Wiegand.

Supporting Sci-Hub vs. Explaining Sci-Hub

Association of American Publishers complains about Cal State librarian who studies popularity of pirated scientific papers. Cal State defends its librarian.

Where Libraries Go From Here

New book explores how academic libraries can shape their services to better serve higher education -- and what librarians should do to make it happen.