Academic Library Workers in Conversation is a C&RL News series focused on elevating the everyday conversations of library professionals. The wisdom of the watercooler has long been heralded, but this series hopes to go further by minimizing barriers to traditional publishing with an accessible format. Each of the topics in the series was proposed by the authors, and the authors were given space to explore. This issue’s conversation connects with the article in the September 2025 issue1 and continues the exploration of contingent labor practices in libraries and precarity. This article explores how managers and leaders can better support workers. - Dustin Fife, series editor

Making Assessment Matter is a four-part C&RL News series focused on maximizing the impact of academic library assessment. This first article outlines four key strategies for launching assessment projects designed for action and impact. Future articles will explore how to anticipate decision-making pathways to encourage follow-through, engage participants early to increase the likelihood of actionable outcomes, and craft communications that present compelling results to key stakeholders. Together, the series equips librarians to use assessment to drive meaningful change

ACRL Statement of Support for the ERIC Database The ACRL Board of Directors affirms its strong support for the ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) database, a vital resource sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the US Department of Education. ERIC serves as an essential tool for education librarians at colleges and universities across the United States. It enables librarians to assist students, faculty, and researchers in locating high-quality, authoritative information for coursework, research, and professional practice. As the premier index for scholarly literature in the field of education, ERIC provides unparalleled access to peerreviewed journal articles, conference papers, reports, and other critical resources. Read the full statement on ACRL Insider at https://acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/statement-of-supportfor- the-eric-database/.