LJ has received an Eddie award for its February 2024 cover story “Hungry for Connection: Addressing Loneliness Through the Library,” by Editor-in-Chief Hallie Rich. In May, 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory calling attention to loneliness, isolation, and a lack of connection as a public health crisis increasing the risk of mental health challenges and even premature death. LJ’s feature examined how library programs “can build the very relationships our nation’s public health experts say we most need to cultivate.”

The FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards were established over 25 years ago to recognize excellence in magazine publishing and have since become two of the industry’s most prestigious awards. The Eddies honor the best editorial content, with awards in categories including full issues, individual features, websites, blogs, and more, while the Ozzies celebrate outstanding art and design. “Hungry for Connection: Addressing Loneliness Through the Library” was recognized as the best feature in a B2B magazine in the education field.

LJ's sister publication, School Library Journal, also received an honorable mention this year for its May cover story “The Cover-Up: Under Pressure, School Librarians Alter Illustrations to Avoid Book Challenges.”