An Executive Order issued will eliminate funding for Library Services

The Public Library system in the USA can’t rely on federal grants anymore.

Libraries loaned out 739 million audiobooks and e-books in 2024

Worldwide, libraries that do business with Overdrive loaned out 739 million audiobooks, e-books, and digital magazines in 2024.

Libraries are starting to decrease the number of holds on ebooks

Libraries are feeling the pinch of audiobook and ebook lending, especially for…

Big 5 Publishers Digital Lending and Purchase Models for Public Libraries

Public libraries in the United States, who have a audiobook and ebook…

The best e-readers to borrow ebooks from the library

In Canada and the United States the vast majority of public libraries…

Millennials May Be the Salvation of Libraries

While previous studies have shown the majority of Americans cite libraries as…

Digital Public Library of America to Pilot eBook Lending in Fall

It’s taken nearly four years, but the time has finally come for…

Library, ALA Under Fire for Inappropriate Computer User

As libraries continue to evolve in order to keep up with the…

Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings

With libraries around the world coming under almost as much threat of…

Libraries, Gale Partner for Online Accredited High School Diploma Program

According to data gathered by Cengage Learning, one US student drops out…

UK Libraries to Run on Volunteer Support

In an article for The Bookseller, Joshua Farrington reported on a recent…

Ebooks Still Viewed Differently Than Print

A survey on the perceptions of patron ebook checkout by librarians, most…

Google and Bloomsbury’s Public Library Online

Public libraries and the ebook content they provide have made news earlier…