On this blog we spend a lot of time talking about the roles that public libraries play in their communities, and for ...
The PressPectives Podcast | Esther Dyson: Why AI will never replace journalists
In the first episode of the PressPectives podcast, Esther Dyson, a journalist, investor, the founder of Wellville and a ...
Bring seasonal fun to your branch with these library holiday programs
Can you believe it's December already? The holiday season always seems to come out of nowhere, as if we hadn't been ...
Smart libraries in smart cities: Better urban living through big data
In this article we're going to explore the role that libraries can play in smart cities. Before we dive in, though, ...
The PressPectives Podcast | Fionnuala Duggan: Inside The Economist’s online courses
In this episode of the PressPectives podcast, Fionnuala Duggan, Executive Director Education at The Economist, divulges ...
Attracting new patrons, engaging existing ones and creating the libraries of the future
There's no question that we live in tumultuous times marked by entrenched political division. Librarians sometimes find ...
Enhancing patron and staff experience: The Internet of Things in libraries
The Internet of Things (IoT) is not a new idea. In fact, many sources trace the concept and the name back to a decade ...
Ensuring workplace safety for library workers: Best practices and tips
“One of the most important parts of any library isn’t the building or the collection — it’s the people who work in it."
Public library weekend programs engage patrons of all ages
Pop quiz time! What's the most popular day to go to the library? When you consider that among the core values of ...