Spot AI Hallucinations Like a Reference Librarian and More Library News

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From new books from popular authors to spotting AI hallucinations and more, catch up on the latest in library news.

Katie McLain Horner Jan 30, 2026

Katie's parents never told her "no" when she asked for a book, which was the start of most of her problems. She has an MLIS from the University of Illinois and works full time as a Circulation & Reference Manager in Illinois. She has a deep-rooted love of all things disturbing, twisted, and terrifying and takes enormous pleasure in creeping out her coworkers. When she's not at work, she's at home watching the Cubs with her cats and her cardigan collection. Other hobbies include scrapbooking, introducing more readers to the Church of Tana French, and convincing her husband that she can, in fact, fit more books onto her shelves. Twitter: @kt_librarylady

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Prep those holds lists and get your selector carts ready because the new year means all kinds of new book and book adaptation announcements! I’ve got lots of links to help library workers keep their collection development game strong, plus helpful articles, like what to do if your library falls victim to a ransomware attack, and how to spot AI hallucinations “like a reference librarian.”

Let’s dive in.