Beginning a new role as a children's librarian can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Children's librarians play an important role in supporting early literacy, learning, and family engagement in their communities.

If you're new to children's librarianship, these seven tips can help you build confidence, connect with families, strengthen key skills, and establish a strong foundation for success.

It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and you'll have plenty of choices this month. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection, there's something here to support your growth. The list, provided by the Maine State Library, includes a variety of webinar topics.

The Association for Rural & Small Library’s national research project on solo librarians is nearly complete — and the final piece is hearing from you. If you work in a public library in a solo or solo-ish capacity, we invite you to take our 20-minute survey on barriers to professional development, leadership, and community connection. 

Every response helps build a stronger, more supported future for solo library workers nationwide. Plus, all participants will be entered to win a $100 gift card from Libro.fm, South Carolina Chic, or Bookshop.org.

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Arapahoe Libraries in Colorado share their experience providing outreach services to Hispanohablantes, (a group or community whose first language is Spanish or Castilian Spanish) who may never have used a library in the US or their home country. Their responsive and persistent efforts yielded new library patrons! Read on for their tips on effective outreach efforts.