Note: This post contains mentions of substance abuse and abuse. The library is a magical place to many, but there's a lot more to working in one than just shelving books and handing out library cards.

While many employees who spoke with the Orient argued that a market-based compensation study would inherently undervalue the work of library staff, they also pointed out that frustrations were ...

There’s no doubt about it. Librarianship can be a demanding career path, and the quest to find just the right work-life balance while managing stress is perennial. The eclectic collection of books ...

For the past 16 years Shirley Bruursema has run the dining room for faculty and staff at Calvin College, turning it from a place that served perhaps 40 people a day into a bustling hub that now sees ...

Maegan Hanson became a librarian because of her love of reading. Her favorite part of her job is helping people discover their next favorite book. Hanson is the Buhl Public Library director, doubling ...

The Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library trustees appointed Eric Linderman as its next director earlier this month. After Rick Werner retired at the end of April, Linderman said his transition into the ...