(1 Nov 2023) Gen Z and Millennials are using public libraries, both in person and digitally, at higher rates compared to older generations, according to a new report released today by the American Library Association (ALA). Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use draws on a nationally representative survey…
(13 Nov 2023) The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs Associates Program is excited to offer its 2024 Associates Program with the theme: Transforming Libraries: New Roles and Impact “ on 3 June – 26 June 2024 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The 2024 program will offer individuals working in a library and/or information…
(9 Nov 2023) One year into Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly known as Twitter), engagement metrics are down across the board, with app downloads down 38%, web traffic down 7% globally and down 11.6% in the U.S. “What is UP with Twitter?” “What about Threads?” “Is Academic Twitter disappearing?” “Could BlueSky be the replacement?” Are…