The Library of Congress has a wide array of historical collections. The latest to be digitized and made available to the public for viewing is a set of 400 early Twentieth Century panoramic postcards. The postcard collection took 4 years to digitize and represents 39 states. They can be viewed online. Additionally the Library of […]
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Library NewsByte: The library is home to not only books, Library launches free mobile app, Vending machines latest library offering from Northland
Maureen Sullivan, President of the ALA, writes on the Huffington Post about the new Pew study showing that the vast majority of parents place a high value libraries. She discusses what libraries have to offer children and parents, from tangible resources to intangible experiences, such as instilling a love of reading and providing a safe […]
Virtual Reference – When to Collaborate
The spirit of sharing and cooperation is perfectly at home in the Library world. The most traditional form of collaboration is Interlibrary Loan, but libraries have also found some more unique ways to collaborate, including through shared virtual reference services. There are several things to keep in mind when establishing collaboration on virtual reference service. […]
Library Newsbyte: George W. Bush Library Opens to Public, Pew: Parents Love the Library, With Tiny Libraries – Bringing Free Literature to the Streets
Carlsbad libraries work to meet new demands, technology Read More Many libraries offer adaptive technologies to assist patrons with various disabilities. The Fort Frances library is trying to reach out to the community to let them know about the availability of technologies to assist the visually impaired, which have been in place since the library […]
Library News: Vast ‘Digital Public Library Of America’ Opens Today, Library System committed to humanities-based services, Libraries offer ‘Food for Fines’ amnesty
Book News: Vast ‘Digital Public Library Of America’ Opens Today Read More The Rosenbach Library and Museum Merges With Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Read More Sneak peek: GVSU offers first glimpse of its new $65 million library Read More Free to read library kiosk arrives in Heidelberg Read More Music, book downloads free at […]
Marketing Lessons from NYPL – 3 Great Executions that Built a Buzz
“The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well the product or service fits him and sells itself” ~ Peter F. Drucker The unparalleled way to promote your service or product would be to intrinsically build within that product or service the finest features the customer would want that type of […]
Four Ways to Promote Your Ask-a-Librarian Service
Your Ask-a-Librarian service is a powerful research tool for your patrons, most of whom have come to expect quick and easy access to information and answers. Here are four promotional ideas to get the word out and help your patrons take advantage of this service. 1. Instructional Sessions and Classes One of the best ways […]
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 […]
Walking in Your Patron’s Shoes: A few exercises can improve your levels of service and empathy
Is your library open to input/changes Does your library make it easy for patrons to provide input and suggestions from their perspective? Comment boxes located strategically throughout your building can convey your openness to receiving input from patrons. It’s one thing for your patrons to comment on what they feel would be improvements or needed […]
Adding Support Tabs: Copy/Paste Emails to Send to IT or Tech Support
The best way to get your Mosio Support Tabs where you want them? Ask nicely, of course. Here’s how… Hello! Every week we’re seeing new examples of libraries adding their Mosio Support Tabs to their websites, blogs and online collections with ease. Some of them are able to add the code themselves, but those who […]