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 […]
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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 look beyond the shelves, Why Libraries Are More Relevant Than Ever Before, New York Libraries 24 Hour Read In
Albertsons Library at Boise State gets some great publicity from the campus newspaper. The story talks about the various services the library provides that aid students in their research needs, and save them valuable time. The piece details how to get research assistance both in the library, and through the text and mobile options. Library […]
Library News Update: Libraries unite to increase size of catalog, Helping Seniors Learn New Technology, Library Appreciates Support – Offers Free Alerts
The Library of Congress has a wide array of historical collections. The latest to be digitized and made available to the public for viewing is a set of 400 early Twentieth Century panoramic postcards. The postcard collection took 4 years to digitize and represents 39 states. They can be viewed online. Additionally the Library of […]
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 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: Obama Budget Ups Funding for Library Technology, Wi-Fi Internet Comes To All City Libraries, E-lending Could Be The Future Of Libraries
Obama Budget Ups Funding for Library Technology Read More Ad Students Aim to Bring the Library to Commuters with NFC Technology Read More Wi-Fi Internet Comes To All City Libraries Read More State Library of NSW app aims to cure your curiosity Read More Library uses virtual bookshelf Read More New York Public Library Launches […]
Library News: America’s First Virtual Library Opens at Suburban Station, British Library sets out to archive the Web, Reach out and learn at the Library
America’s First Virtual Library Opens at Suburban Station Read More County library eBook use grows, new technology expected Read More Shelf Life: Library on board for digital literacy Read More Reach out and learn at the Library Read More British Library sets out to archive the Web Read More Technology hub helps Columbus library connect […]
Library Mobile Apps: Developing an iPhone app is more expensive than most people think.
Reposted for Libraries from Mosio’s Company Blog A colleague sent me a stack overflow thread today entitled “How much does it cost to develop iPhone applications?” It’s worth taking a look at, most interesting is an answer suggesting around $10,000 ($50/hr for a Developer and $50/hr for a Graphic Designer x 200 total hours), which […]