The Digital Librarian

The Digital Librarian The-Digital-Librarian.com is a project of Nick Tanzi and offers speaking, writing and consulting focused on technology.

Nick Tanzi is a nationally recognized library technology consultant, and author of the books Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach (2016) and Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services (2020). From 2019-2021, Tanzi served as the column editor for Public Library Magazine’s “The Wired Library”. His work has also been featured in publications including VOYA Magazine, Computers in Libraries, Library Journal, and Marketing Library Services.

"Information austerity arises when the conditions needed for people to access accurate information are systematically de...
06/11/2026

"Information austerity arises when the conditions needed for people to access accurate information are systematically destroyed by three reinforcing governance failures: fiscal austerity that defunds libraries and eliminates information professionals; deregulation that lets platforms profit from misinformation without accountability; and ideological governance (book bans, censorship campaigns) that restricts what information can be accessed on partisan grounds."

The information infrastructure on which democratic life depends is being dismantled. We must teach library and information science students not only how to function within degraded conditions, but how to resist them.

In its National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment, ALA has identified nine library programming competencies t...
02/26/2026

In its National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment, ALA has identified nine library programming competencies that are vital to producing successful programming.

We have identified nine library programming competencies that are vital to producing successful programming.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a major national study on the condition of public , highlighting...
12/22/2025

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a major national study on the condition of public , highlighting the need for greater investment in library facilities.

"Public libraries serve as cornerstones of many communities. But aging and outdated buildings can make it hard for libraries to meet increasing expectations to provide access to programming, technology, emergency services, and voting sites—in addition to books."

Public Libraries: Many Buildings Are Reported to Be in Poor Condition, with Increasing Deferred Maintenance Public libraries serve as cornerstones of...

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