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Michelle H. Martin, Beverly Cleary Professor for Children & Youth Services, University of Washington

Being a librarian isn't just about books – it's about helping everyone get access to information and resources

As the pandemic continues to pose new challenges, libraries are finding ways to better meet the needs of their communities. Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via GettyImages

Michelle Martin is the Beverly Cleary Professor for Children and Youth Services in the Information School at the University of Washington. She primarily teaches students who will be youth services librarians who work with children and young adults in libraries or other information science spaces. Below are highlights from an interview with The Conversation U.S. Answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.

The Conversation speaks with Michelle Martin, a professor at the University of Washington, about the role of libraries today and how they’re adapting to our modern lives.
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