Libraries
Tips, infographics, and fun stuff about libraries and librarians in digital times.
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OverDrive acquires Onleihe, reshaping digital libraries in Germany
Public libraries in the German-speaking world are about to look very different. OverDrive has bought Divibib to replace the old Onleihe system with its own platform.
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Public libraries are a quiet weapon against online misinformation (report)
New research from Stirling and Glasgow universities shows that public libraries are uniquely trusted to fight false facts online. The catch? Most librarians are left to do it with little more than goodwill.
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Report: 170,000 librarians are holding European public life together
With 67,000 public libraries across Europe, a modest workforce of 170,000 professionals now serves 75 million registered patrons. As libraries transform into tech hubs and social shelters, is it realistic to expect workers to do it all on basic budgets?
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ALA report: public libraries see 92 percent increase in number of titles targeted for censorship
A new report by the American Library Association shows efforts to censor 4,240 unique book titles in schools and libraries.
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12 best personalized gifts for librarians and library supporters
These library-themed gifts are extremely easy to personalize. All you have to do is add your own text!
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Gen Z vs. Millennials – how they read books and use libraries (report)
The report released by ALA found that 54% of Gen Z and Millennials visited a physical library in the past year. 52% said they borrowed from library digital collections.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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8 classic posters with quotes about libraries and librarians
Take a look at a series of library posters that were inspired by classic typography.
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The first library in Poland was opened in 1747
The library’s revolutionary policy of welcoming all individuals, regardless of their wealth or education, made it a pioneering institution across the globe.
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Public libraries can become powerful hubs for workforce development (infographic)
The infographic presents the results of a recent survey about the career and business development services provided by public libraries.
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Mystery solved: the photo of a woman with a giant book is real!
The photo was taken in 1958 by a Czech photographer Miroslav Peterka at the Clementinum, Prague.
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Beautiful, creative Christmas trees made by Polish librarians
To get you in the holiday spirit, we have found a few examples of how Polish libraries and cultural institutions celebrate Christmas.
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6 benefits of a school librarian (infographic)
Which of these benefits of a school librarian do you agree the most?
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A human chain of 600 people helped move a library to a new location
The library called patrons and supporters from the area to participate in a human chain to pass 3,400 boxes with books.
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An outstanding Swedish house organized around a library
This Nordic style house near Stockholm was designed to store an extensive book collection of its owners, and provide them with spaces for creative activity.
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Book censorship in the 2021 by the numbers
In 2021, 1,597 books were challenged or banned in the United States, according to the newest report by the American Library Association.
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How to set up and organize a perfect home library (infographic)
A new infographic includes tips to create a functional in-home library, types of shelving and light, as well as alternative ways to find great reads.