Image credit: Libraries Connected The London Libraries network has developed a “Couch to 5k”-style reading app, “ReadOn”, and the app also includes a library map and goal-building features to incentivise reading. Developed by librarians from London Libraries, “ReadOn” uses curated recommendations, reading challenges, interactive quizzes and personalised reading plans to … [Read more...] about London Libraries Launch a New Reading App
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The Kindle Hack That Will Let You Keep a Library eBooks Longer
One of the best things about e-book libraries, or for that matter, any book library, is that you can have all the books you need without having to buy any of them. However, there are certain rules you need to abide by, the prime among which is the need to return the e-book within the stipulated time, which usually is 21 days. Many aren't comfortable with that as they'd like … [Read more...] about The Kindle Hack That Will Let You Keep a Library eBooks Longer
Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
For libraries across the US, it has been an uphill battle against soaring e-book prices. The fight is to ensure e-books are easily accessible to members and at affordable rates. As Axios reported, publishers commonly impose stringent terms on libraries, mandating them to renew e-book licenses every two years or after a fixed number of loans, often as few as 26. These … [Read more...] about Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
Using Your Library Card for Kindle
Traditionally, you need a library card to access physical books and library facilities. But in today's digital world, things have changed, as we all know. Today, we read e-books on e-readers, thus transforming the way we access information. Does it mean your library card has become useless? Not at all! In fact, library cards now have an additional role. You can use them … [Read more...] about Using Your Library Card for Kindle
Gen Z And Millennials Love For Local Libraries
Libraries offer abundant peace, which Gen Z and Millennials crave in this noisy world. Almost all of them, about 92%, use social media every day. As surprising as it may sound, 25% of them check it several times each hour. But, in the same study that looked at people across the country, we also learned that many young folks from Generation Z and millennials still go to the … [Read more...] about Gen Z And Millennials Love For Local Libraries
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s library takes flight, reaches new heights
Since its launch in May 2023, the library at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has become a soaring success. Now, as the site WVXU mentioned, with a collaborative effort from various Tri-State library systems, the Airport Library is set to expand its literary horizons. CVG initiated the project in partnership with the Kenton County Public Library … [Read more...] about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s library takes flight, reaches new heights
Gen Z and millennials are heading back to the libraries, new survey reveals
Recent findings from the American Library Association (ALA) reveal a notable trend: Gen Z and Millennials are increasingly engaging with public libraries, both in physical spaces and in the digital realm, the American Library Association revealed. The report, 'Gen Z and Millennials: How They Use Public Libraries and Identify Through Media Use,' draws insights from a nationally … [Read more...] about Gen Z and millennials are heading back to the libraries, new survey reveals
Libraries face digital dilemma as e-book demand spurs higher expenses
The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library faces an intriguing dilemma—a spike in the popularity of its digital collection. However, far from being something to celebrate, this surge poses a unique challenge to the library's conventional business model which again has to do with the intricate pricing of digital materials. As mentioned in the site wcpo.com, the cost of … [Read more...] about Libraries face digital dilemma as e-book demand spurs higher expenses
Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
Z-Library boasts an extensive archive of over 12 million books and has positioned itself as the largest online platform for free access to literature. The site has garnered a massive following of avid readers who rely on it as a rich source of information and entertainment. The only issue here is that it isn't on the right side of the law as the books it has in its collection … [Read more...] about Z-Library envisages operating as a virtual library, to allow exchange of physical books via ‘Z-Points’
Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Amazon has generally been reluctant to allow libraries to have access to its ebooks, preferring instead to make those available via its own Kindle ebook store. Public advocacy groups and libraries however have taken strong exception to this and are demanding easy availability of the Amazon titles via libraries to allow the public to have easy access to the information contained … [Read more...] about Amazon working on new system to license ebooks to public libraries
Macmillan is thinking about scrapping their library embargo
Macmillan is one of the largest publishers in the world and they upset libraries when they announced they were implementing an embargo for ebooks. Instead of giving libraries access to as many copies as they want, Macmillan decided to wait numerous months, because they think libraries are cannibalizing their digital sales. It looks like Macmillan might scrap this system … [Read more...] about Macmillan is thinking about scrapping their library embargo
University Libraries are Purging Millions of Books
Thousands of university libraries in the United States have begun to purge millions of books, as their digital catalog expands. These books are often put in storage indefinitely or are simply recycled and sent to the abyss. The main reason this is occuring is due to older books not having been circulated in 20 years and it costs $4 to keep a book on the shelf for a year, … [Read more...] about University Libraries are Purging Millions of Books
How to Borrow eBooks from the Library on your Kindle and Fire Tablet
Overdrive has an exclusive agreement with Amazon to deliver ebooks in the Kindle format. If your local library does business with another provider, such as 3M or Baker & Taylor you are out of luck. Many people wonder what the process is like to borrow an Kindle ebook or download it to your Fire tablet. Kindle e-Reader The United States is the only market that allows … [Read more...] about How to Borrow eBooks from the Library on your Kindle and Fire Tablet
North Carolina Unveils Statewide Digital Library for Kids
North Carolina is the first state to unveil a bold plan to outfit libraries with a dedicated digital kids section so they can download audiobooks and e-books. The average location will have around 3,000 e-books, 680 audio books and 35 streaming videos for kids. Children and parents have instant access from home or anywhere using a card from any public library in North … [Read more...] about North Carolina Unveils Statewide Digital Library for Kids