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The evolution of libraries to the 21st century (Infographic)

A time traveller visiting a library today would likely have a tough time wrapping her head around what she was seeing: ...

What role does local government play in the fight for media literacy?

Librarians play a significant role in the fight for news media literacy, by sharing trustworthy, unbiased resources and ...

Here’s how teachers can partner with librarians to teach media literacy at school

Of course math, science and the arts have their place, but many would argue that today’s teachers have a much more ...

The library of 2030: what to expect from changes to physical design

While we love so much of what a 21st-century library has become, it’s inevitable that evolution will continue for this ...

The role libraries play in economic development

Libraries are so much more than books. We’re not just talking about the pivot to digital content. As any librarian or ...

8 ways PressReader's remote access options build patron loyalty

The internet may be full of odes to the library and passionate subReddits of bibliophiles, but the truth is, digitally ...

Public libraries play a crucial role in sustainable development

For many people, “sustainable development” prompts thoughts of going “green” or adopting environmentally friendly ...

How Kent District Library supports its community by listening to their needs

Kent District Library has always embraced the unusual. Since 2013, they’ve been expanding the definition of what a ...

How Edinburgh City Libraries protects and empowers its most vulnerable populations

Edinburgh City Libraries is used to playing an active role in their community. People rely on its multiple branches — ...