Library News: Digital public library with vast archive opens, ‘Libraries’ come in all shapes and sizes these days, US Presidential Libraries Contribute to Research, Education

Library director hope smart phone app will help slow declining circulation Read More Sacramento library adds 3-D copier to its bag of tricks Read More Digital public library with vast archive opens Read More Library Usage Increases Read More Holyoke to promote child literacy by creating ‘mini-libraries’ at police substations, stocking cruisers with books Read […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Library News Byte: Library Services in the Digital Age, New Library Catalog In The Works, Bookless library foreshadows next-gen students, learning technologies

Check it out: Library’s summer reading program for kids is in the works is in the works Read More Library hosting ‘Food for Fines’ program this month Read More Library Services in the Digital Age Read More Library adds online magazine check-outs Read More Weber County Library gets tech-savvy Read More More users as libraries […]

Library News: Library services go on-line, Survey shows U.S. still values libraries, Library to get New Inter-Library System

Checking out technology: E-readers at Adair County library Read More The greening of public libraries Read More Tacoma Public Libraries Mobile App Read More  ALA Honors Five Libraries for Offering ‘Cutting-Edge’ Technologies Read More Largo Library Checks In a New Checkout System Read More Death of library greatly exaggerated Read More Lodi Library to offer […]