Nick Tanzi
@ntanzi.bsky.social
Librarian, author, speaker, and technology enthusiast. For speaking engagements, or to read my thoughts on the intersection of libraries and emerging tech: https://the-digital-librarian.com/
"This crucial sociopolitical and cultural moment for #libraries presents an opportunity that the field has not yet adequately addressed: how to effectively care for, support, and accommodate the #mentalhealth and safety needs of its most valuable asset — its people." bookriot.com/the-state-of...
"Pizza Parties Don't Fix Burnout": The State of Librarian Mental Health
Library workers are feeling increased pressures to be everything to everyone, and the impact on their mental health matters.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:25 AM
"This crucial sociopolitical and cultural moment for #libraries presents an opportunity that the field has not yet adequately addressed: how to effectively care for, support, and accommodate the #mentalhealth and safety needs of its most valuable asset — its people." bookriot.com/the-state-of...
Sharing my thoughts on tech trends for libraries for 2026.
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Library Tech Trends for 2026 - The Digital Librarian
The year 2026 will see libraries face new and familiar challenges from generative AI, increasing cybersecurity threats, and continued adaptation in response to community needs.
the-digital-librarian.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Sharing my thoughts on tech trends for libraries for 2026.
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Legler Regional Library is home to Chicago’s first food pantry located inside a public library and now provides fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other essentials to approximately 600 households each month. chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2... #library
Legler Regional Library is Chicago's first food pantry within a public library
Legler Regional Library serves Garfield Park, an area where food insecurity is widespread. The food bank expands the library's mission as a community resource and will offer essential foods two days a...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Legler Regional Library is home to Chicago’s first food pantry located inside a public library and now provides fruits, vegetables, dairy, and other essentials to approximately 600 households each month. chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2... #library
A roundup of the latest library legislation from across the USA. #library bookriot.com/library-legi...
Library Legislation Updates to Begin 2026
Catch up on the latest in library legislation from across the country, as well as be inspired to take action against censorship this year.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A roundup of the latest library legislation from across the USA. #library bookriot.com/library-legi...
Angela Hursh is one of my go-tos for marketing advice, so it was a real honor when she asked me to contribute to this piece on library marketing predictions for 2026! #libraries #marketing
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2026 Library Marketing Predictions: What Will Matter Most This Year
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Key Takeaways: Authenticity will be a strategic advantage: In an AI-saturated world, libraries that showcase real staff, patrons, and ge…
superlibrarymarketing.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Angela Hursh is one of my go-tos for marketing advice, so it was a real honor when she asked me to contribute to this piece on library marketing predictions for 2026! #libraries #marketing
superlibrarymarketing.com/2026/01/19/2...
superlibrarymarketing.com/2026/01/19/2...
"...between degree costs and career earnings, aspiring librarians face an untenable choice: abandon their calling or accept decades of financial hardship in service of the public good." #library
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The Hidden Cost of Service: Library Students' Crushing Debt - Liblime
LibLime support couples the concept of open development with the security of outstanding customer service relieving libraries of the need to have expensive technical resources on staff.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
"...between degree costs and career earnings, aspiring librarians face an untenable choice: abandon their calling or accept decades of financial hardship in service of the public good." #library
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"When we reduce #library access, we aggravate our most pressing challenges: increased social isolation, inaccurate information, barriers to new technology and a higher cost of living." www.startribune.com/public-libra...
Brown: High costs? Budget cuts? Even more reason to protect public libraries.
"For me and legions of library patrons from all walks of life, what’s happening these days feels personal," Aaron Brown writes.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
"When we reduce #library access, we aggravate our most pressing challenges: increased social isolation, inaccurate information, barriers to new technology and a higher cost of living." www.startribune.com/public-libra...
"#Libraries of all sizes needed new places for their materials when wholesaler Baker & Taylor closed late last year, and vendors are trying to meet the demand."
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Post-B&T, Vendors Jostle for the Library Market
The wholesaler’s departure presents a challenge, and a boost, to its former competitors.
www.publishersweekly.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"#Libraries of all sizes needed new places for their materials when wholesaler Baker & Taylor closed late last year, and vendors are trying to meet the demand."
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
The January/February 2026 issue of American Libraries Magazine is now available as a free digital edition. #libraries
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American Libraries
American Libraries - January/February 2026
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January 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM
The January/February 2026 issue of American Libraries Magazine is now available as a free digital edition. #libraries
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"During digital outages, librarians’ expertise in reference and information literacy only increases in value." #Libraries katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
What Can You Do When the Digital Key Won’t Turn? Visit a Library.
Recent outages of Amazon Web Services and Cloudflare are a stark illustration of our digital vulnerabilities. They are also an opportunity for libraries to remind users of their resilience.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"During digital outages, librarians’ expertise in reference and information literacy only increases in value." #Libraries katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a major national study on the condition of public #libraries, highlighting the need for greater investment in library facilities:
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December 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a major national study on the condition of public #libraries, highlighting the need for greater investment in library facilities:
www.gao.gov/products/gao...
www.gao.gov/products/gao...
"AI models not only point some users to false sources but also cause problems for researchers and librarians, who end up wasting their time looking for requested nonexistent records." #AI #libraries
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AI Slop Is Spurring Record Requests for Imaginary Journals
The International Committee of the Red Cross warned that artificial intelligence models are making up research papers, journals and archives
www.scientificamerican.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"AI models not only point some users to false sources but also cause problems for researchers and librarians, who end up wasting their time looking for requested nonexistent records." #AI #libraries
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Literary Hub has published a list of the best book covers of 2025. Have a look! #publishing #libraries
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The 173 Best Book Covers of 2025
Per Literary Hub tradition, I am pleased to present the best book covers of the year—as chosen by some of the industry’s best book cover designers. This year, I asked 52 designers to share their fa…
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December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Literary Hub has published a list of the best book covers of 2025. Have a look! #publishing #libraries
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lithub.com/the-173-best...
"...despite their proven impact, school #libraries remain one of the most overlooked assets in K–12 #education."
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More Than ‘Dusty Books’: Why School Libraries Are Essential Infrastructure (Opinion)
Administrators wrestling with learning loss rarely turn to librarians. That’s a strategic mistake.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"...despite their proven impact, school #libraries remain one of the most overlooked assets in K–12 #education."
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www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
"The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that it has signed a three-year partnership with OpenAI that will bring its iconic characters to the company’s Sora #AI video generator."
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Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters | TechCrunch
Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will "become a major customer of OpenAI," as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"The Walt Disney Company announced on Thursday that it has signed a three-year partnership with OpenAI that will bring its iconic characters to the company’s Sora #AI video generator."
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The Urban Libraries Council has released their 2025 Library Insights Report, which "captures how urban #libraries are evolving to meet community needs. www.urbanlibraries.org/files/2025-L...
December 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Urban Libraries Council has released their 2025 Library Insights Report, which "captures how urban #libraries are evolving to meet community needs. www.urbanlibraries.org/files/2025-L...
"...now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely #libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of authentic democracy."
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How Getting a Library Card Is a Salute to Democracy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Public libraries are accessible for many Americans. Now, they strive to represent civil values in their pursuit of authentic democracy.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
"...now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely #libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of authentic democracy."
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nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...
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Fascinating & hilarious talk from @ntanzi.bsky.social
Libraries & AI by way of the twilight zone & the idea that a book is a vessel- a delivery mechanism.
Change is a feature of our service and providing access & information is part of our commitment to digital equity #LAIBooktotheFuture25
Libraries & AI by way of the twilight zone & the idea that a book is a vessel- a delivery mechanism.
Change is a feature of our service and providing access & information is part of our commitment to digital equity #LAIBooktotheFuture25
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Fascinating & hilarious talk from @ntanzi.bsky.social
Libraries & AI by way of the twilight zone & the idea that a book is a vessel- a delivery mechanism.
Change is a feature of our service and providing access & information is part of our commitment to digital equity #LAIBooktotheFuture25
Libraries & AI by way of the twilight zone & the idea that a book is a vessel- a delivery mechanism.
Change is a feature of our service and providing access & information is part of our commitment to digital equity #LAIBooktotheFuture25
I recently traveled to Denver to speak at the Library Journal Directors' Summit.
As an added bonus, I got to have dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend, who had just moved to Denver the week before!
As an added bonus, I got to have dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend, who had just moved to Denver the week before!
October 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I recently traveled to Denver to speak at the Library Journal Directors' Summit.
As an added bonus, I got to have dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend, who had just moved to Denver the week before!
As an added bonus, I got to have dinner with my cousin and his girlfriend, who had just moved to Denver the week before!
Reposted by Nick Tanzi
Good new article on how public libraries are a key part of public health infrastructure, and need to be supported as such. www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
Libraries are public health hubs
The roots of community health and wellness extend out into the 9,000 or so public libraries across the U.S., writes Katherine O'Malley. But the Trump administration has moved to end federal funding fo...
www.wbur.org
September 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Good new article on how public libraries are a key part of public health infrastructure, and need to be supported as such. www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/...
Hot off the press: @ala-pla.bsky.social has published their Public Library Staffing Report: Results from the 2024 PLA Annual Survey. #libraries
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PLA Releases Results from the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey
The Public Library Association (PLA) has released the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey report. The annual surveys since 2020 have followed a rotating series of topics—Technology, Staff, and Services f...
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September 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hot off the press: @ala-pla.bsky.social has published their Public Library Staffing Report: Results from the 2024 PLA Annual Survey. #libraries
www.ala.org/news/2025/08...
www.ala.org/news/2025/08...
A look at the impact of generative AI on library collections. I included some examples of library collection development policies that address AI-generated materials. #library #ai
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Addressing AI-Generated Materials in the Library Collection - The Digital Librarian
Generative AI is reshaping the publishing industry—and libraries are beginning to notice the impact on our collections.
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August 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A look at the impact of generative AI on library collections. I included some examples of library collection development policies that address AI-generated materials. #library #ai
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Just saw @ntanzi.bsky.social 's excellent account of the quandaries librarians face with AI-generated books. Will definitely cite some of his examples in my webinar tomorrow the-digital-librarian.com/2025/08/05/a...
August 7, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Just saw @ntanzi.bsky.social 's excellent account of the quandaries librarians face with AI-generated books. Will definitely cite some of his examples in my webinar tomorrow the-digital-librarian.com/2025/08/05/a...
The Mellon Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as a senior fellow.
As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden will "serve as strategic counsel on the advancement of libraries, archives, and the broader public knowledge ecosystem."
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As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden will "serve as strategic counsel on the advancement of libraries, archives, and the broader public knowledge ecosystem."
www.mellon.org/news/mellon-...
Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.
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July 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Mellon Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Carla Hayden as a senior fellow.
As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden will "serve as strategic counsel on the advancement of libraries, archives, and the broader public knowledge ecosystem."
www.mellon.org/news/mellon-...
As part of the Foundation’s fellowship, Dr. Hayden will "serve as strategic counsel on the advancement of libraries, archives, and the broader public knowledge ecosystem."
www.mellon.org/news/mellon-...
A follow-up to a 2018 study assessing the availability, licensing, and pricing of #library #ebooks in the U.S. and Canada.
www.infotoday.com/cilmag/jul25...
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FEATURE - Ebook Availability, Licensing, and Pricing in Canada and the U.S.: A Follow-Up Study
The current study’s focus on bestsellers and notable fiction and nonfiction provides a fairly accurate idea of what librarians face when selecting and maintaining digital content in 2025.
www.infotoday.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A follow-up to a 2018 study assessing the availability, licensing, and pricing of #library #ebooks in the U.S. and Canada.
www.infotoday.com/cilmag/jul25...
www.infotoday.com/cilmag/jul25...