Mahnaz Dar

The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers not only resulted in protests throughout the country, it also forced many non-Black Americans to finally grapple with the realization that Black lives are systemically devalued. To help readers learn to recognize and combat systemic racism, several institutions and organizations are making resources readily available.

Though most libraries remain closed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, public librarians are still connecting with their patrons—thanks, in part, to virtual book clubs.

True crime is more popular than ever; fans of Tiger King or Making a Murderer looking to escape the stress of self-isolating will appreciate this list of lesser-known selections.

Librarians are bringing their information triage, vetting, and organization skills to bear on the current crisis in new ways. Among them, a group of volunteers are indexing vast volumes of information on COVID-19.

Whether you’re curious about what makes your cat tick or interested in adopting a cat of your own, our list of books, comics, and DVDs has you covered—all available digitally.

Many people stuck inside all day have dived back into favorite TV se­ries to pass the time. Between binge-watches, learn more about your favorite shows from these can’t-miss reads.

Guidance from those who have been there can help prospective students as they consider librarianship and choose a library science program.

With colleges and universities across the country shutting down their campuses and moving to distance learning to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, academic librarians are being forced to up their reference game abruptly.

In a week of closures and cancelations, the New York Public Library announced some rare good news: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has acquired artist and activist Harry Belafonte’s personal archives.