While librarians, of late, have drawn some attention by the mainstream press, the profession has always been central in SLJ's coverage. Of stories driven by school and public librarians, their perspectives and work, four drew the most views in 2023.  
 

1. Building Better Book Fairs: Librarians Create New Models
   By Maura Madigan, Aug 29, 2023
   With a focus on student equity and revenue scenarios, these librarians put their own stamp on book fairs.
    
2. School Librarian Back-to-School Hacks for 2023–24
   SLJ staff, Aug 15, 2023
   SLJ asked 12 librarians to share one new thing they’re planning for the 2023–24 school year and one thing they do to stay positive in their work. Here’s what they had to say.
    
3. Book Challenges Are Having a Chilling Effect on School Librarians Nationwide | SLJ Survey
   By Marlaina Cockcroft, Aug 24, 2023
   Thirty percent of challenges led to a book’s removal in 2023. And while 34 percent of librarians who experienced challenges have considered leaving the profession, 65 percent are motivated to fight censorship.
    
4. Mychal Threets Brings Library Joy to His Social Media Followers
   By Kara Yorio, Oct 24, 2023
   In colorful shirts and with a contagious excitement about the library, the supervising librarian of the Fairfield Civic Center branch of the Solano County (CA) Library system posts about the little library moments that can have a big impact.