A group of librarians have launched a new crowd-funded project called the Library A to Z, designed to promote the role of public libraries. More than 150 backers, as well sponsor the Library Campaign, backed the Library A to Z on crowd-funding site Kickstarter, raising more than £4,500, twice... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new report from the Aspen Institute looks at the importance of U.S. public libraries, and how they can change and improve to meet new roles in the 21st Century. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new report from the Pew Research Center Internet Project offers mixed news for public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Read with caution: in September, a number of libraries will invite patrons to read comics and graphic novels that have been challenged or banned in schools and public libraries in recent years. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Public libraries have an economic impact on their communities that far exceeds their "... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ingram announced that it has added content from Hachette Book Group, O'Reilly Media and Kensington Publishing to MyiLibrary, its ebook platform for academic and public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Smashwords, an ebook self-publishing platform, and digital library vendor OverDrive have reached an agreement to distribute 200,000 ebooks via the OverDrive global network of public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
While many public libraries in the U.S. have been serving Spanish-speaking patrons for years, in some parts of the country libraries are just beginning to engage this part of the community. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
For me, the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference—held every two years—is the single most important event for gauging where public libraries are headed. And this month’s event, held in Indianapolis, Ind. (March 11-15), didn’t disappoint. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Calling it “the first of its kind” Pew officials said the report, “sheds light on broader issues around the relationship between technology, libraries, and information resources in the U.S.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 100 copies of Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl have been vandalised in public libraries in Japan's capital Tokyo, library officials say. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
In October, we gave what was scheduled to be a one-hour presentation to a group of public librarians and library directors on collaboration between school and public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Last Monday night, Mark Zuckerberg published a post announcing Facebook's new initiative to bring Internet access to the developing world. The blueprint for internet.org mapped out how Facebook and a host of phone company allies might connect an additional 5 billion people online through more... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
New! For the July 1, 2013 issue (reservation deadline June 17, 2013): Some call it multicultural, some call it Africana, some call it a “special collection”; but whatever it’s called, the procurement of materials that reflect black culture is a part of a librarian’s job, and we wanted to hear... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has described worries about the future of public libraries as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
The launch of a government review into ebook lending in public libraries has been met with a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 16/08/2011 - 11:17 The government and local authorities are not fulfilling the statutory duties laid out in the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964, according to the man who drafted it. read more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 05/08/2011 - 12:43 The Women's Institute has launched an e-petition in support of public libraries. The petition calls for the value of libraries to be recognised at both local and national levels and asks the government "to honour both its... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2011-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Zinio announced today its partnership with Recorded Books, making thousands of digital magazines accessible in public libraries throughout the US, Canada, Australia and UK. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2011-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]