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: 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 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: Libraries to Become Community Publishing Portals, Getting library books to your e-reader – made easier, New library technology taking off
Lexington Public Library’s new program makes stops at 11 day care centers Read More Whitewright Public Library to offer eBooks and eAudiobooks Read More Libraries to Become Community Publishing Portals Read More Wayne Library launches mobile app Read More New Griffith library branch focuses on technology Read More Oh My Tech!: Getting library books to […]
Library News Byte: Library offers new digital services, Vatican Library Goes Digital Under New Pope, Now, e-library for easy reading
Library Turns Tech Savvy Read More Library offers new digital services Read More Stamping out poverty as well as books? How libraries can support development Read More Harrisburg Library’s new automation system is live April 9 Read More Area libraries to join new system Read More Vatican Library Goes Digital Under New Pope Read More […]
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 […]