Library News: Libraries invest to keep up with demands, New technology increases efficiency at library, World’s Tiniest Library Pops Up In New York City

About 76 percent of public libraries across the country already are offering e-books, and about 39 percent of all libraries nationwide offer e-readers.

We know libraries provide access to information, but how often do you think about libraries as information creators? American Libraries Magazine shows us how libraries have always been content creators, and how they can use social media to harness and focus their content creation to get attention. Videos, podcasts and blog posts are all discussed as ways for libraries to further reach out to the public.

Libraries as Content Creators

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Last year, the Snell Library at Northeastern launched the Digital Media Commons, which offers students high tech digital tools including 3D-modeling, animation and game designing software. In the wake of the success of the Digital Media Commons, the library is announcing the next phase of the project. The first floor of the library will be converted into a new modern technology focused workspace which will include new studio space and 3D printing.

Northeastern to expand library’s cutting-​​edge Digital Media Commons

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Here are more stories of library innovation and technology.

Libraries invest to keep up with demands

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E-books present new chapter for libraries, publishers to solve

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Libraries, not just for bookworms

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Little libraries’ provide big boost for local readers

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Garwood Library brings e-books to patrons

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What does a school library look like in the digital age?

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World’s Tiniest Library Pops Up In New York City

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Making Room for Innovation

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Lehigh County students can now get eBooks through school libraries

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Library to Launch e-Reader Lending Service

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Northeastern to expand library’s cutting-​​edge Digital Media Commons

Read MoreNew technology increases efficiency at library

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Walker Memorial Library digitizes old images

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West Caldwell Public Library now bringing enhanced digital services to its patrons

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Libraries add 3-D copiers to allow readers to design, create

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Paperless public libraries switch to digital

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Library launches digital audiobook service

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Santa Maria Library has new phone for hearing impaired

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World’s 1st green Library for kids has opened

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In the Digital Age, What Becomes of the Library?

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Evanston Public Library participates in initiative to improve technology service

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Study Shows Library Branches Popular, Serve Different Needs

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Public Library marks new milestone with 500K library cardholders

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El Cerrito Library boosters seek increase in open hours

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