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Based on the sessions we attended, and the conversations we had, this year’s conference centered on a clear focus: simplifying the. # [Libraries, Trust, and the Work Ahead: Reflections from the OLA Super Conference 2026](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/libraries-trust-and-the-work-ahead-reflections-from-the-ola-super-conference-2026) [February 10, 2026](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/libraries-trust-and-the-work-ahead-reflections-from-the-ola-super-conference-2026) The OLA Super Conference is Canada’s largest event in librarianship and a cornerstone gathering for public library staff, leaders, vendors, and partners. Hosted annually by the Ontario Library Association, the conference brings together thousands of attendees to explore how libraries are evolving, where pressure. # [Hidden Costs of Not Modernizing Your Library's Digital Experience](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/hidden-costs-of-not-modernizing-your-librarys-digital-experience) [December 22, 2025](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/hidden-costs-of-not-modernizing-your-librarys-digital-experience) At first glance, delaying a digital upgrade feels safe. Budgets are tight, library staff are stretched thin, and the systems you’ve used for years still work... sort of. But “working” is not the same as delivering value. In today’s digital-first world, standing still often costs more than moving forward. # [4 Simple Design Fixes That Make Your Library Website More Engaging](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/4-simple-design-fixes-that-make-your-library-website-more-engaging) [November 26, 2025](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/4-simple-design-fixes-that-make-your-library-website-more-engaging) Public libraries do a lot with limited time and resources - and your website carries more weight than ever. For many patrons, it’s the first doorway into your services and resources. Small, intentional design choices can make that digital doorway clearer, kinder, and easier to use for everyone. 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Retail and streaming platforms have invested heavily in user experience (UX) design. # [From Compliance to Inclusion: Meeting WCAG 2.2 AA in Library Digital Experiences](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/from-compliance-to-inclusion-meeting-wcag-2.2-aa-in-library-digital-experiences) [November 6, 2025](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/from-compliance-to-inclusion-meeting-wcag-2.2-aa-in-library-digital-experiences) Accessibility has always been at the heart of library values. Every patron deserves equitable access to collections, programs, and services, whether they visit the library in person or online. As accessibility tools and standards advance, more patrons are actively using them, making inclusive design not just best. # [AI and Libraries: Exploring the Future, Carefully](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/ai-and-libraries-exploring-the-future-carefully) [October 30, 2025](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/ai-and-libraries-exploring-the-future-carefully) At BiblioCommons, we have been receiving a lot of questions from our Partner Libraries about artificial intelligence (AI). It is a topic filled with both excitement and concern, and we share both. So, that is why we would like to be transparent about how we are thinking about AI, what we are testing out, and how we. # [What You Missed at BiblioCon ’25](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/what-you-missed-at-bibliocon-25) [October 16, 2025](https://blog.bibliocommons.com/blog/what-you-missed-at-bibliocon-25) Three days. 131 unique public libraries in attendance. 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