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

A time traveler from 1895 (the year H.G. Wells published his sci-fi classic The Time Machine) would likely have a tough ...

Seven new library programs to consider adding to your branch

It’s no secret that libraries have had to change drastically over the past few years — but change is something that ...

Everyday superheroes: How librarians are making a difference in their communities

In the current digital age, it’s easy to overlook the importance of librarians, but they are some of the most ...

Green libraries: Going eco-friendly for Earth Day 2024

It was a pivotal moment in the early history of the modern environmental movement. On April 22, 1970 — long before ...

National Library Week highlights the role of libraries in our digital age

Let's be honest; there's really never a bad time to celebrate libraries, or to take some time to consider the role that ...

Preserving Indigenous languages: libraries have a role to play

Here's an alarming statistic: a 2021 study by researchers at Australian National University warned that, of the ...

Maximizing patron engagement: How PressReader enriches your library's user experience

The modern public library is a really a community gathering place, where patrons come to learn, to meet with ...

How to prepare today for critical media literacy issues of the future

The need for media literacy isn’t new — but our current cultural climate and digital ecosystem certainly give today’s ...

Four factors to consider when choosing tech tools for libraries in 2024

The technological evolution of the public library — already a long-standing trend — continues in 2024, with no signs of ...

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