When work gets heavy, “morale” becomes one more thing to worry about. That's why we're offering an online session to help library leaders use play more intentionally to rebuild connection, energy, and trust without forcing fake fun on exhausted teams. Learn more today: https://hubs.la/Q04pVdjH0
Library Journal
Book and Periodical Publishing
New York, New York 57,746 followers
Open the story of libraries.
About us
Library Journal is the most trusted and respected publication for the library community. Built on more than a century of quality journalism and reviews, LJ provides groundbreaking features and analytical news reports covering technology, management, policy and other professional concerns to public, academic and institutional libraries. Our hefty reviews sections evaluate 8000+ reviews annually of books, ebooks, audiobooks, videos/DVDs, databases, systems and websites. Our team of library and literary experts communicate with our audience through print, digital and live content and continuously strive to stay on the cutting edge of the ever-evolving world of libraries.
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http://libraryjournal.com
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- Industry
- Book and Periodical Publishing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- New York, New York
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1876
- Specialties
- Book Reviews, Media Reviews, Library Technology, Library News, Collection Development, Library Marketing, Community Engagement, Library Management, Library Leadership, Library Design, and Library Professional Development
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New York, New York 10038, US
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We will honor one library staffer or a library team with our tenth annual Marketer of the Year award in our October 2026 issue! Any full- or part-time marketer employed by a public library, public library organization such as a consortium or state library in the U.S. or Canada is eligible to be nominated. Learn all the details here: https://hubs.la/Q04pDqvY0
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As teaching workflows evolve, libraries are finding new ways to engage earlier in course planning. This new whitepaper explores how #AcademicAI can support syllabus development while keeping librarian review and judgment firmly in place. Download your free copy here: https://hubs.la/Q04nW2Zm0 #Sponsored #LJ
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When staff think, communicate, and process differently, management gets more complicated fast. Our online course, Managing Different Brains: A Neurodiversity Guide for Library Leaders, will help you make better sense of what you're seeing and respond in ways that are clearer, fairer, and more effective. This course is especially helpful for library directors, department heads, branch managers, supervisors, and neurodivergent managers. Enroll today: https://hubs.la/Q04prNmY0
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Libraries are great places to work, but there are definitely some things that are helpful to learn if you're new. This course is a solid place to start! ✅ Enroll today: https://hubs.la/Q04pct6Y0
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Our July issue is for horror lovers! In addition to the Horror Preview, you will find pieces about driving inclusion, critical data storytelling, ebook pricing, and more. Head to our website to access the digitized edition: https://hubs.la/Q04p1NmL0
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Have you signed up yet? This masterclass will share the conversations, lessons, and ideas that continue to shape library work. Register today for this FREE class. 🎉
We're excited to be offering a FREE 5-PART masterclass in collaboration with The University of Texas at Austin honoring the voices, ideas, and lessons that continue to shape the profession. This is a gift to the library community as we celebrate 150 years—and invest in what comes next. 🎁 The masterclass, titled Voices Shaping the Profession, brings together Dr. R. David Lankes, The Bowden Professor of Librarianship at The University of Texas at Austin, and an extraordinary lineup of Library Journal Movers & Shakers for conversations on innovation, advocacy, equity, leadership and the future of libraries. Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04mTy890
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At the 2026 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, held June 25–29, energy was high and everyone had a lot to talk about. Read more about these conversations and other conference events: https://hubs.ly/Q04nD_9Y0
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Manga isn't just for reluctant readers. It's a great tool for supporting literacy, collection development, and student engagement. Our online course, Manga Magic, will help you be prepared to field doubts about rigor, appropriateness, and whether manga belongs in conversations about literacy at all. Learn more today: https://hubs.la/Q04ngHp70
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