Groups of crows are a called a murder. Groups of alligators, a congregation. And groups of cobras, a quiver. I’ve often thought that librarians should have their own group name as well. Perhaps they could take their title from starlings and become a murmuration, or maybe they could borrow from wombats and become a wisdom. I think, however, that librarians best suit a name that storks already use: a mustering.
And a mustering of librarians has been very busy these past few days.

Along with a football game and a large march, Atlanta hosted the American Library Association’s (ALA) Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference. At Midwinter, thousands of librarians gather to talk about library news, challenges, and roles. The meeting is also an opportunity for the library community to present awards to books and individuals that have made an impact.
Because Midwinter was so busy, I am only highlighting a few of…
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