The link below is to an article, which though old, will still be a useful introduction to the bookmarking service Diigo. The service is so much more than a bookmarking service though, being a very useful service for research and online library building.
Diigo V5: Collect and Highlight, Then Remember! from diigobuzz on Vimeo.
For more visit:
http://www.knowthenetwork.com/2010/01/turning-links-into-a-library-with-diigo/
The link below is to an article reporting on the ‘Little Free Library.’
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/russell-c-smith/little-free-library_b_1610026.html
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/
I’m sure many readers of this Blog have at one time or another been in trouble for returning books to a library late – perhaps you have been fined for doing so. The article linked to below tells of one example of what happens to overdue library book fines – in this case they were stolen.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/margo-reed-library-_n_1613452.html
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
The link below is to an article that looks into what libraries are likely to be like in 2020.
For more visit:
http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/libraries-2020-imagining-the-library-of-the-not-too-distant-future/
The link below is to an article concerning a campaign to save the local public library. The novel approach involved the burning of books.
For more visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/15/burning-books-to-save-the-library/
The link below is to an article that looks at ways of decorating bookshelves. May I suggest adding some books?
For more visit:
http://www.decoist.com/2012-05-21/20-bookshelf-decorating-ideas/
The link below is to an article on mobile libraries.
For more visit:
http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2012/06/a-field-guide-to-mobile-libraries.phtml
Free Open Source Ebook Management Software
The link below is to a website for Calibre software, software for managing your ebook library. The software is free and open source software. There is a 10 minute introduction video on Calibre at the site.
For more visit:
http://calibre-ebook.com/
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