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Category Archives: Mobile technologies in libraries
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]