Libraries
Tips, infographics, and fun stuff about libraries and librarians in digital times.
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Library Lover’s Month – there are so many ways to celebrate!
February is Library Lover’s Month. Supporters around the world celebrate the importance of libraries and show their respect for librarians.
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Quotes for library walls, inspired by retro book design
These attention-catching quotes about libraries and librarians are best suited for school and public library walls.
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The evolution of public libraries since 7th century BCE (infographic)
The newest infographic from PressReader guides us through the milestones in the development of public libraries.
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26 best gifts for librarians and library lovers that are not books
Libraries matter more than ever before. Here are the best gift ideas for a librarian or library lover in your life.
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50 most convincing quotes about the importance of books and libraries
Here are lesser-known but brilliant quotes that motivate to read books and use libraries more often than ever before. Ready to share as images in your social media.
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45 examples of street art and murals about books, libraries, and reading
The most exceptional examples of street art and murals about books, libraries and reading, spotted in different places from all over the world.
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Library of the future: 8 technologies we would love to see
Library future depends on technologies. We’ve collected a couple of great concepts that could be used in the near future.
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The benefits of libraries on four amazing flowcharts
The visuals show how libraries can help patrons not only learn much-needed skills but also live happier lives and be creative in trying new things.
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Beijing’s new surrealist bookstore inspired by classical Chinese gardens
Designed by architectural firm X+Living, this breath-taking bookstore brings book buying in Beijing to a whole different level.
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Privacy and personalization in the library (infographic)
What is privacy-first approach and how can libraries leverage privacy-first personalization? Learn about it in a new infographic.
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50 thought-provoking quotes about libraries and librarians
A list of the best quotes about libraries and librarians, together with quotes that you can share as images.
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21 clever ads for books, bookstores, and libraries
A list of most creative, award-winning print ads for books, bookshops, and libraries.
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What were the most challenged books of 2019? (report and infographic)
Last year, the Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials. Here are the top 10 most challenged books.
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35 ideas and designs for your home library
Home library ideas and examples you will see below are a proof that a library, even the smallest one, is the most magical place in the entire home.
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River-inspired Japanese library becomes a favorite meeting point for kids
Kazunobu Nakamura’s brilliant library design changed the lives of the Kikuchi residents – it sparked a love for reading, a love for libraries, but most importantly – a love for the city.
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23 vintage posters about books and libraries
A growing collection of the vintage book and library posters that range from the late 19th century to the 50s of the 20th century.
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12 literary places book lovers have to visit in a lifetime
Most beautiful literary places: libraries, book sculptures, bookshops, book fountains, and more. With addresses and Google Street View.
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Libraries matter: 18 fantastic library infographics and charts
An updated list of best library infographics, showing that libraries in digital times are needed more than ever.
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10 most creative bookmobiles from around the world (infographic)
The infographic is a fun way to learn about BiebBus, Tell a Story, The Digital Bookmobile, Biblioburro, or Words on Wheels.
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100 things schoolchildren will miss without a librarian
This outstanding visual is a timeless – and complete – list of reasons we should support libraries and librarians.
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How can mobile devices help modern libraries? (infographic)
The infographic collects quick facts about how smartphones and tablets help enhance library services and create better experience.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are now reading entire novels on Instagram
Instagram may be the your new book reader, thanks to a new breed of storytelling adapted to an Instagram format.
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The first Night of Bookstores takes place in Poland later this month
September 20th will be the perfect Friday night for Polish book lovers.
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The best cities in the world for book lovers, according to numbers
Read on to find out which cities pride themselves on the biggest number of libraries and bookstores per capita, in which libraries loan the most books, and what are some of the most popular libraries in the world.