SLA Announces Decision To Dissolve By Jennifer A. Dixon On March 26, the Special Libraries Association (SLA) announced its dissolution, following a unanimous vote by 2025 SLA Board members. The SLA Board is currently developing a plan for the dissolution process, which they anticipate should be complete by April 2026. | SPONSORED BY CLARIVATE | EX LIBRIS In a Time of Tight Budgets, How Can Libraries Ensure Equitable Resource Access? In an era of shrinking library budgets, innovative consortial relationships are proving essential for maintaining equitable access to resources. Library leaders share how ILS-agnostic consortial borrowing, strategic partnerships beyond traditional resource sharing, and communicating value to stakeholders can multiply a library's impact despite financial constraints. Read more>>> | Percival Everett’s James Wins Pulitzer Prize for Fiction | Book Pulse By Kate Merlene The Pulitzer Prizes are announced, with James by Percival Everett winning the top prize in fiction. Combee by Edda L. Fields-Black, Native Nations by Kathleen DuVal, Every Living Thing by Jason Roberts, New and Selected Poems by Marie Howe, Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls, and To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause by Benjamin Nathans also win Pulitzer Prizes. | SPONSORED BY CLARIVATE | EX LIBRIS AI’s Role in the Future of Library Services Did you know that over 60%* of libraries are actively planning to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their services? A vital aspect of this change is understanding how AI can enhance library services. Advanced applications such as personalized recommendations for users or predictive models for space planning are already delivering impressive outcomes. Read more>>> | POETRY PREMIUM Book of Spells: Poems By Gary Lemons This vivid, expansive collection will delight readers seeking depth and something they might have to read a time or two to appreciate fully. Rooms for the Dead and the Not Yet By Rhoni Blankenhorn These beautifully crafted and heartbreaking poems will resonate with many readers. Letters of the Alphabet Go to War By Lesyk Panasiuk With English translation by Farris and Kaminsky, Panasiuk’s unforgettable poems are now accessible to more readers. The subject matter is timely and essential; these personal, literary pieces will haunt attentive readers. | Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK King School Incorporated is seeking an LS Library Technologist. | |