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  • Today’s organizations are making a concerted effort to demonstrate greater inclusivity in their workplace practices, their processes, and their larger cultures. Research has shown diverse organizations are more innovative, adaptable, and regarded as...
  • Bullying is a phenomenon that exists across cultures, societies, and even species. It can be found eveywhere, including the workplace. The present study investigates workplace bullying amongst an approximated census sample of Louisiana academic library...
  • The aim of this systematic literature review is to investigate the studies in the factors affecting leadership effectiveness and to establish a theoretical background for future studies. A total of 24 studies covering the leadership effectiveness in...
  • Do you have an all-gender restroom in your workplace? Why not? Recently, a task force at the University of North Texas (UNT) Library Annex, a library building office space at a tier-one research university in Denton, Texas, recognized the need for...

About the B&O Section

Our community brings together librarians, library workers, and design professionals to analyze, discuss, and share information related to academic, public, and school library buildings, equipment, and furnishings.  We share ideas and knowledge to help members stay engaged on changing trends in organizational structures, services, staff operations, and facilities. We also identify and promote adoption of best practices for inclusive practices and design.

Topics addressed include, but are not limited to:

  • Library site selection;
  • Building planning and architecture;
  • Library furniture and equipment;
  • Interior design;
  • Maintenance and security of buildings and property;
  • Disaster recovery.