In order to get young children reading the Anne Arundel County schools and libraries just gave 80,000 students digital library cards. It will allow them to borrow titles on their smartphones, tablets and computers.Students will primarily have access to online research libraries and courses, a digital tutoring service and Rosetta Stone, a popular language learning program. … [Read more...] about 80,000 Students Receive Digital Library Card
Digital Library News
The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
The DC Public Library system is hiring hundreds of books that were once banned at businesses all over the city to celebrate Banned Books Week. Each book will be wrapped up in a special book jacket letting you know the rational behind it being banned and if you find one, you can keep it.A number of important titles are apart of the scavenger hunt, including “The Color … [Read more...] about The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
The Majority of Americans Think Libraries Are Important
The vast majority of Americans believe that public libraries are important aspects of their community. Three-quarters of the population say that public libraries provide them with the resources they need, and 66% say the closing of their local public library would have a major impact on their community.Pew Research has just released an important new survey of more than … [Read more...] about The Majority of Americans Think Libraries Are Important
Bibliotheca partners with Living Language
3M and Bibliotheca have announced that they have partnered with Living Language, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Libraries will now be able to offer 40 digital language courses that includes specialized on-the-job courses, ESL, business, and conversational lessons. Online courses and mobile-friendly apps make it convenient and applicable for a wide range of … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca partners with Living Language
Connecticut Developing a Statewide e-Book Program
Libraries in Connecticut often do business with multiple companies for their e-book collection. There are many players in this industry such as 3M, Baker&Taylor, Hoopla and Overdrive. Whenever a patron borrows an e-book, they often have to download a specific app that will let them read it. A new initiative by the Connecticut State Library system is seeking to address the … [Read more...] about Connecticut Developing a Statewide e-Book Program
Hoopla Now Offers Star Trek Audiobooks
Hoopla is a company that powers a libraries digital collections. They offer aubiobooks, e-books and other multimedia content. The company currently deal with over 850 libraries and have a portfolio of over 400,000 titles. Last week, Hoopla has just added 50 classic Star Trek audiobooks that are narrated by William Shatner, George Takei, Leonard Nimoy and more.The Hoopla … [Read more...] about Hoopla Now Offers Star Trek Audiobooks
Libraries have loaned out a record number of e-books in 2016
Libraries are investing more money in a proper digital collection and patrons are starting to take notice. In 2015 over 30 different libraries in Canada and the United States loaned out over 1 million e-book titles. It looks like this record is going to be absolutely smashed in 2016.Overdrive has reported that 50 library systems achieved over 500,000 digital checkouts in … [Read more...] about Libraries have loaned out a record number of e-books in 2016
New York Public Makes e-Book Lending Simple with SimplyE
The New York Public Library has just released a new app for Android and iOS called SimplyE. It bypasses the need to have the 3M Cloud Library and Overdrive installed on your smartphone or tablet. Instead, the new app includes digital content from both of these digital providers.SimplyE allows you to browse the New York Public Libraries entire digital catalog of 300,000 … [Read more...] about New York Public Makes e-Book Lending Simple with SimplyE
Knight Foundation Contest Awards $1.6M for 21st Century Library Design
With the advent of the information age, digital literacy, and the ease of access to ebooks and reduced pricing, industry watchers have been warning for several years that libraries are on their way out. Thankfully, while libraries as we once knew them may be evolving, they're far from dying.A new challenge issued by the Knight Foundation proves it. The organization opened … [Read more...] about Knight Foundation Contest Awards $1.6M for 21st Century Library Design
Librarians are going to be excited about new Overdrive changes
Overdrive is the largest company currently operating in the digital library sector. Thousands of branches in North America rely on Overdrive to power their audiobook, e-book and video catalogs. Next week, at the American Library Association Annual Conference there are going to be some new and exciting changes to make collection managers job a lot easier.1. The completely … [Read more...] about Librarians are going to be excited about new Overdrive changes
Chicago Libraries are giving away 1 million Kids Books
Students all over the United States will be having their summer holidays soon and many of them will forgo reading. Libraries in Chicago want kids to continue to read for the next two months and will be giving away over one million children's books to those who register for the library's summer program.The Chicago Library system will set a record for the most books given … [Read more...] about Chicago Libraries are giving away 1 million Kids Books
Fairfax County Library Explains Their Out-Of-State Library Card System
Fairfax County Library is one of the few systems in the United States that allow out of state residents to pay for a virtual card, allowing patrons to borrow digital content, such as audiobooks and e-books.Many people all over Canada and the United States are disappointed with their local libraries selection of digital content. Smaller branches may not have the revenue to … [Read more...] about Fairfax County Library Explains Their Out-Of-State Library Card System
Bibliotheca and 3M unveil pay-per-use pricing
The pay-per-use pricing model for e-books and audiobooks has proven to be very popular with libraries all over the world. Unlike traditional ownership-driven digital models, where the content is paid for up-front in full and then loaned to patrons over time, pay-per-use has no up-front costs at all. Instead, libraries can offer an extended range of titles, and are only charged … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca and 3M unveil pay-per-use pricing