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Weekly News Digest

September 4, 2025 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today. CLICK HERE to view more Weekly News Digest items.

EMCI Wireless Studies Workplace Safety and Mental Health

Historically, ‘workplace safety’ was largely associated with physical precautions—such as wearing protective gear and preventing slips and falls. However, evolving workforce demographics, shifting regulatory landscapes, and rapid technological advancements are redefining what safety means in the modern workplace. To gain deeper insight into these transformations, we conducted a survey of 1,000 American workers, exploring their perceptions and experiences related to workplace safety.

Key findings include:

• 46% of Americans fear a coworker could turn violent on the job.
• 43% of Americans have taken time off due to burnout or mental health stress, and 1 in 4 have even quit a job over these safety concerns.
• 53% of Americans have seen a hostile verbal conflict at work, and more than 1 in 4 were involved themselves.
• Nearly 1 in 4 Americans accept dangerous responsibilities at work due to fear of being fired, prioritizing income over their own safety.
• 38% of Americans would feel less safe with guns permitted at work—but 48% of Gen Z say armed coworkers would make them feel safer.
• More than 1 in 3 Americans say recent ICE activity has made their workplace feel less safe.
• Safety concerns cause nearly 1 in 3 Americans to lose focus at work multiple times a week—and 1 in 10 are so burned out they want to quit every single day.

For more information, read the blog post.

PLA Studies Public Library Staff Opportunities and Challenges

The Public Library Association (PLA) … released the 2024 Public Library Staff Survey report. The survey gathered nationally representative information about staff roles and representation, hiring and retention practices, and goals and activities aimed at creating a welcoming environment for staff and community members of all backgrounds and abilities. The findings highlight both the opportunities and challenges faced by libraries.

For more information, read the press release.

EveryLibrary Commits to Expanding Its Initiatives for Academic Libraries

For the last 13 years, EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute have been synonymous with defending and advancing school and public libraries across the country. Our work has empowered communities, built coalitions, and fought for the rights of readers and library workers everywhere. But libraries are an ecosystem. Today, we are hoping to share how our organizations are extending our advocacy, research, and policy expertise to meet the urgent needs of academic libraries and the professionals who support higher education and scholarship. 

For more information, read the news item.

Credit One Bank Looks at Current Emergency Savings Habits

In 2025, economic uncertainty has reached record highs, causing many consumers to reassess their financial safety nets. But are they relying on emergency savings, turning to credit, or simply going without? Credit One Bank surveyed over 1,000 consumers to learn how people are preparing—or not—for financial shocks in an increasingly unpredictable economy. 

For more information, read the article.