Piotr Kowalczyk
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Vintage library charts the AI should be trained on
The charts developed in the 1930s, and used to train librarians and teachers, explain how to process information and come up with relevant answers.
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Are AI chatbot companions for books the next big thing in publishing?
Some book publishers team up with AI startups to develop chatbot companions for newly released book titles.
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5 ways libraries can responsibly use artificial intelligence
A leadership brief issued by the Urban Libraries Council includes recommendations on how libraries can integrate artificial intelligence tools in their work.
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How are book lovers described across Europe (infographic)
Here is a handy overview of how book lovers are called in almost any language spoken in Europe.
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Private libraries are popping up all over Japan
In Japan, libraries with privately owned bookshelves offer a unique experience that is unlike anything else.
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The timeline of libraries to the 21st century (infographic)
The infographic from PressReader guides us through the milestones in the development of libraries since 7th century BCE to the 21st century.
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Librarians are punk rebels of the digital age
Librarians are the punk rockers of the literary world. They’re the ones who challenge the status quo, fight for freedom of expression, and make information accessible to everyone.
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What are the preferred book formats in the US? (chart)
The chart shows that printed books are still the most popular book format among adults in the United States.
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Exquisite mosaic book quotes of the Chicago Cultural Center
One of the halls of the former Chicago Public Library is decorated with mosaic ornaments with embedded classic quotes from Milton, Hugo, and Bacon.
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New features have just been added to Send to Kindle
Page Flip, page turn animations, and some enhanced typesetting features are available to all adjustable documents.
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Children who read books are happier and more active (study)
The poll conducted by OnePoll reveals that 91% of children aged 5-12 who are avid readers are happier than those who don’t (36%).
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Which U.S. states ban the most books? (infographic)
Texas is the state with the most book bans by far. It’s followed by Florida and Missouri.
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Innovations in books from the movable type to artificial intelligence (infographic)
The infographic created by Codemotion takes a look at the evolution of books and publishing through the milestone innovations.
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Jodi Picoult, John Grisham, and 15 other authors sue ChatGPT maker for copyright infringement
The authors are worried that AI could lead to the widespread copying and distribution of their work without their permission.
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Women writers honored by the National Book Award (infographic)
The infographic lists women writers that are National Book Award winners and finalists in nonfiction categories.
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Pad & Quill launches a series of iPhone 15 book-style covers
Two dedicated iPhone 15 covers are launched: The Pocket Book and The Traveler Wallet Case. They are offered for an introductory price.
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22% of Americans have low literacy skills (chart)
Nearly a quarter of Americans have difficulty completing tasks that require comparing and contrasting information, paraphrasing, or making low-level inferences.
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The power of literacy to empower women and girls
According to data from UNESCO, the female adult literacy rate in low-income countries was 53% in 2020, compared to 69% for men.
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This modern library celebrates the shipbuilding heritage of the city
The new library in Fuzhou, China, is designed to be a physical and symbolic representation of the city’s shipbuilding heritage.
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The most popular college books in the US (infographics)
The most popular book on computer science is Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen, appearing on over 1,800 syllabi across the country.
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Here are novels written by women that are most assigned in U.S. colleges
Women have written many acclaimed novels, schools still teach mostly books by male authors. Only one out of every three assigned books is written by a woman.
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AI-generated books become Kindle Unlimited’s real problem
Ebooks generated by AI are flooding Kindle Unlimited catalog – and they will be more and more difficult to spot.
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How to spot AI-generated Kindle Unlimited ebooks
Here is a list of factors that will let you spot AI-generated books that are currently flooding Kindle Unlimited catalog.
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Perspectives of using AI in education (infographic)
Personalization seems to be one of the biggest benefits of using AI in the classroom.