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A New Beginning: How Fresh Start Supports Returning Citizens in New Jersey

By providing empowerment programs, we can help break the stigma of being a former prisoner and create positive change that benefits both individuals and the broader community.

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VA Launches Redesigned Burn Pit Registry

Check Out the Latest News From OverDrive: Your Partner. Your Library. Forward Together.

Take ‘em Back: The Importance of Proper Prescription Drug Disposal

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Helping Patrons Keep Up in the Digital Age–Promising Practices in Libraries

Advancing Digital Equity by Expanding Tribal Library Access to E-Rate

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Asexuality On the Shelves

Feature article nov/dec 2021 public libraries magazine

We All Win — Training and Advancement for Non-MLS Library Workers

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Missing Karen

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Readers Advisory Reimagined

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2021 Public Library Staff & Diversity Survey

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A Salute to the Schneider

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Cursed — A Conversation with Karol Ruth Silverstein

Feature Article May/June 2020 Issue of Public Libraries

Define & Design: The Bookstore Model of Customer Service

Urge Congress to #BuildLibraries During United for Infrastructure Week

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Library Staff In and Beyond the Workplace

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Help Fight Light Pollution with a Science Experiment

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Five Kitchen Sink Science Experiments to Try at Home

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Library Staff: Supporting Health and Well-Being

What is Citizen Science Month?

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COVID-19 Makes Library Skilling Programs Critical

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Open to Change: Libraries Pivot to Serve Small Businesses

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Encouraging Computational Thinking for Young Children and Families From a Distance

Public Library Association Call to Action for Public Library Workers to Address Racism