Article: Libraries in Asia

25 June 2012 by particularkev

The link below is to an article that looks at 8 amazing libraries in Asia (includes photos).

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/130804

Article: Libraries Begin Fining People for not Picking up Holds

24 June 2012 by particularkev

The article linked to below concerns libraries in Canada fining users who fail to pick up their ‘hold.’ What do you think about these sorts of fines? They are meant to keep books available for those who actually will use the books kept on hold.

For more visit:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2012/06/06/toronto-city-libraries-new-fines-for-holds.html

Article: Ebooks Available at the Library

23 June 2012 by particularkev

It is becoming increasingly possible to borrow ebooks from libraries. Many people however don’t know this and it is something that library users should ask about at their own public library. The link below is to an article that looks into this matter.

For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/06/22/libraries-are-lending-e-books/

Article: Teacher Helps Students Build Home Libraries

20 June 2012 by particularkev

The link below is to a good news story about a school teacher who is helping students develop their own libraries.

For more visit:
http://www.good.is/post/arkansas-teacher-helps-students-build-home-libraries/

Article: Ebrary Launches Android App

20 June 2012 by particularkev

Library ebook distributor ebrary is soon to release an Android app, which will allow users of libraries to read ebooks they have borrowed from them – provided the library has a partnership with ebrary of course.

For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/appnewser/ebrary-launches-an-android-app_b23563