Library News Update: 3D Printing Arrives at the Library, a brief history of the Bookmobile, and more

Libraries are often on the forefront of technology. The Chicago Public Library brings new meaning to that trend with its new CPL Innovation Lab. The Innovation Lab is free to the public and features three 3D printers, 3D printing software and various related tools. The CPL is also offering workshops to introduce patrons to the […]

Library News: Libraries using radio waves to save staff and customers time, The “Bookless” Library, US libraries to help uninsured Americans figure out new health coverage options

At Mosio we love libraries. It turns out so do young people. A new study finds that the age group that uses libraries the most is 16 to 29 year olds. Given how tech savvy young people are, this is an incentive for libraries to keep on the cutting edge of technology and digital reference […]

Library News Update: African Libraries in the Digital Age – “Reaching Outside Their Walls”, Introducing the new standalone catalog system, Dubai libraries: A paradise for book lovers

Here at Mosio, we love to hear about ways libraries going digital. One consistent technology trend that is driving up circulation numbers across the country is e-books. West Virginia public libraries are finding that their patrons want books in every form they can get them, from paper to audio books to ebooks. The variety of […]

Library News: Library system vital to community, Public Libraries Outnumber McDonald’s, Behold, Every One of the 17,000 Libraries in the U.S. Mapped

It seems like there’s a McDonald’s or Starbucks on every corner. They’re a sign of dependability. You might be surprised to know that there are actually more public libraries in the United States than individual stores of either of the mega chains. There are approximately 17,000 public libraries, while McDonald’s has approximately 14,000 stores and […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Library News: Libraries See Opening as Bookstores Close, Kalamazoo Little Free Libraries, 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 Byte: Specialty Library, Library for Autism Resources, Library iPad Project

China spends big to build libraries for all villages Read More Why Good Libraries are Important for Education Read More Specialty library caters to Christians around the world Read More Phillips Public Library a place for autism resources Read More Library iPad project a success Read More One card opens the pages in six libraries […]