Library News: Obama Budget Ups Funding for Library Technology, Wi-Fi Internet Comes To All City Libraries, E-lending Could Be The Future Of Libraries

Obama Budget Ups Funding for Library Technology Read More Ad Students Aim to Bring the Library to Commuters with NFC Technology Read More Wi-Fi Internet Comes To All City Libraries Read More State Library of NSW app aims to cure your curiosity Read More Library uses virtual bookshelf Read More New York Public Library Launches […]

Library News: America’s First Virtual Library Opens at Suburban Station, British Library sets out to archive the Web, Reach out and learn at the Library

America’s First Virtual Library Opens at Suburban Station Read More County library eBook use grows, new technology expected Read More Shelf Life: Library on board for digital literacy Read More Reach out and learn at the Library Read More British Library sets out to archive the Web Read More Technology hub helps Columbus library connect […]

Library Customer Service: Online vs. In-Person (Ask a Librarian Software vs. Asking a Librarian in Real Life)

Libraries, and the folks who work in them, solve problems for patrons by connecting them with the resources and information that they need. In today’s online world an ever-increasing amount of this help is taking place via the magic of the web and mobile technologies. Patrons are no longer face-to-face with the library staff who […]

Four Reasons Online Customer Service Matters to Libraries

Four Reasons Online Customer Service Matters to Libraries A library’s power lies in the information it houses. Getting that information to patrons is the number one task of any librarian. We are lucky to live in an age where a library can extend its influence well beyond its walls, reaching patrons anywhere, anytime. A strong […]

Is 24/7 Reference Really Necessary?

Is 24/7 Reference Really Necessary? “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest” – Benjamin Franklin One of the characteristics that can distinguish information specialists is their knowledge and ability to forecast the needs of informational services often before the public is aware of their future need for such services. Our current society operates on […]

Library News: Libraries to Become Community Publishing Portals, Getting library books to your e-reader – made easier, New library technology taking off

Lexington Public Library’s new program makes stops at 11 day care centers Read More Whitewright Public Library to offer eBooks and eAudiobooks Read More Libraries to Become Community Publishing Portals Read More Wayne Library launches mobile app Read More New Griffith library branch focuses on technology Read More Oh My Tech!: Getting library books to […]

Library News: Technology in libraries improves access to the legal system, Library joins digital age of books, Electronic lending and public libraries

Libraries teach students to be technology smart Read More Library to get new technology Read More New library technology taking off Read More Libraries Open Doors, Data to Digital Art Displays Read More Library begins iPad loan program Read More Berkeley library stays relevant with shift to digital Read More New Tampa Library is Going Digital […]

Library News Byte: Library offers new digital services, Vatican Library Goes Digital Under New Pope, Now, e-library for easy reading

Library Turns Tech Savvy Read More Library offers new digital services Read More Stamping out poverty as well as books? How libraries can support development Read More Harrisburg Library’s new automation system is live April 9 Read More Area libraries to join new system Read More Vatican Library Goes Digital Under New Pope Read More […]

Library News: Subway library encourages commuters to read, Libraries adapt to digital revolution, The Greenest Libraries Have No Walls

Subway library encourages commuters to read Read More Library Offers Programs Read More Lansdale Public Library puts ‘Books in Motion’ Read More Local library teaches you to be techi Read More Library takes kids back to ‘Wild West’ Read More Library sets a shining example Read More Vatican Library rings in 2.8 petabytes of storage […]

Library News Update: Library acquires new microfilm technology, Internet and the Libraries, Libraries Change To Meet New Needs

Park Hills Library adding new technology Read More Internet and the libraries: Both are here to stay! Read More Library acquires new microfilm technology Read More We can connect you’: Libraries work to give readers new experiences Read More SD2 rolls out new e-library program Read More 100 years… later, the library provides a good […]