Library News: Laptop-lending kiosks, Library attendance is higher than ever, Libraries Increase Book Digitization

S.F. library eyes laptop-lending kiosks Read More Despite drop in money, library attendance is higher than ever Read More Catching on: eBooks gaining popularity at area libraries Read More Africa must use digital libraries Read More Sno-Isle 1st libraries in state with new e-book system Read More African American History Month observed at Houston libraries […]

Library News: Digital Public Library, Library Adds Vending Machine to Dispense Laptops, Libraries offer income tax help

Drexel U. Library Adds Vending Machine to Dispense Laptops Read More A Digital Public Library Without Paper Books Read More Community benefits from library system Read More Anoka County piloting ‘Library on the Go’ program Read More CWU library houses 600,000 federal documents Read More The Ideal Library Read More Iowa City library considers ban […]

Library News Update: Library of Congress – 170 billion tweets, e-book Checkout System, Libraries Transforming in the Digital Age

Library Stairs: A Newly Adorned Celebration Of Reading Read More Library of Congress digs into 170 billion tweets Read More Sonoma County Library unveils e-book checkout system Read More Book robot among features at new NC State library Read More 10,000 Smashwords E-books Acquired by Douglas County Libraries Read More Turning a new page: Libraries […]

Library News: E-books on Loan, Libraries will collect “Food for Fines”, Tips for a Stress-Free Library Experience

Rochester Library Can Now Text You When Your Favorite Author’s Latest Book Hits Shelves Read More Libraries’ literacy program helps meet families’ needs Read More E-books on loan from Frackville, Orwigsburg libraries Read More Public libraries evolving with technology Read More Take your libraries seriously Read More Libraries across the world Read More Libraries will […]

Library News: Libraries See Opening as Bookstores Close, E-readers on the rise, SF Library: No Bedbug Risk From Books

Libraries See Opening as Bookstores Close Read More More Relevant Than Ever Read More At libraries, children find delight in reading to dogs Read More Libraries to get cheaper, faster book loan service Read More Kalamazoo Little Free Libraries promote literacy and community Read More E-readers on the rise, e-books checked out frequently at libraries […]

Library News: Libraries launches text-message service, Do-it-yourself checkouts, Offers Google Chromebooks

A library worth checking out Read More Indoor lawns help students handle stress Read More Library offers Google Chromebooks, free Wi-Fi Read More On the Spectrum: Little Free Libraries’ top 3,000 Read More Tufts Libraries launches text-message service Read More Do-it-yourself checkouts proliferating at suburban libraries  Read More Digital age bringing changes to offerings of […]

Library News Byte: Little Free Libraries, Lending Libraries, Self-Checkout in Libraries

Libraries making switch to self-checkout Read More Little Free Libraries emerge in Milwaukee Read More Library introduces OneSearch Read More Library restored to promote reading habit Read More Libraries encourage use of e-readers Read More Village Cracks Down on Little Free Libraries Read More Lending libraries provides way to share, read new books Read More […]

Mobile Reading: In China, 25 Million People Use Only Their Cell Phones to Read Books

Earlier this year research showed that phone calls were officially the FIFTH most popular thing to do on a smart phone. Reading books (9 minutes, 22 seconds per day) naturally fell below the talk time (12 minutes, 6 seconds per day), but that is still rather significant. This article (full piece here) from The Atlantic […]

The Best Meebo Alternative for Libraries: Mosio’s Text a Librarian

Mosio’s Text a Librarian now includes Chat + Text Messaging + Email + Website Support Tab Widgets The Best Meebo Alternative for Libraries: Mosio’s Text a Librarian We’d like to start by congratulating the Meebo team on being acquired by Google. We had the chance to meet with a few of them back when we […]

Text Messaging for Libraries – Mosio’s Alerts and Announcements Feature Guide

Text Messaging Alerts and Announcements – Stay in touch with more patrons on their mobile phones! Mosio’s Text a Librarian is the only mobile carrier certified text messaging solution built specifically for libraries, giving libraries the reliability and flexibility they need to stay top of mind for more patrons on the go. This quick instructional […]