Public Libraries NSW have become a victim of its own success story, with an annual revenue boost to more than $50 million, and a thriving library business now on the rise.Key points: Libraries in NSW are growing faster than anywhere else in the state, but the government is struggling to find the funding for the new infrastructure They are also […]
News.org.au.A group of students at the Sydney’s Central Library have launched a fundraising campaign to raise money for the local library’s new electronic books collection.The digital library’s digital collections are used by students at a number of schools and colleges across the city.A number of students are interested in joining in on the fundraising campaign, and the team has launched […]
Phoenix Public Libraries (TPP) has opened a new public libraries in Cuampo, California, and Tempe, Arizona.The new public-access libraries will be located in both cities.The city of Cuampos plans to build a new library in the center of town, with a library tower and a park and recreational center.The buildings will be a new addition to the Cuampol library system […]
By Chris CogginsPublished Aug 09, 2019 05:33:18The next big thing in books, or at least, in books that aren’t already on iTunes, is audiobooks.The idea is that a book will be released on a specific platform (iTunes, Amazon, etc.) in the near future and, in theory, any person, publisher or reader who wants it will be able to buy it […]
You’ll never guess how many books you need to browse.You can find a library’s catalog online or you can just browse through your local library’s library database, which is updated weekly.But there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your library experience.1.Use a smart card to access library resources.Many libraries are using a card […]
The WA Government is offering local libraries an opportunity to get a little help in the form of an online fundraiser.It will help them to cover the cost of books they are currently unable to access.The book sale, which runs until November 19, is being organised by local library board, the WA Library Association and the WA Government.They are calling […]
A new library is set to open in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City, opening to the public in an historic move for the city’s cultural heartland.The library, which is the latest addition to a historic Jewish enclave, will be located in the old city’s main synagogue, a popular tourist attraction and a popular spot for Jews and non-Jews alike.The […]
AUBURN, Ala.— In the aftermath of the tragic death of the nation’s first Black president, many libraries have taken on new and unique roles in the fight against racism.On March 25, 2018, University of Alabama Libraries (UAL) and Auburn University Libraries (AUB) joined forces to create a new chapter of UAL’s library network and support and educate the Black community.This […]
How to Use your Favorite Programming Language in the Office — Vice News article By now, you’ve heard about the newest iteration of Google’s self-driving car, the $1.6 trillion robot.But while Google has released a lot of information about the car so far, we’ve yet to see how it actually works.And for now, we’re stuck with a blank slate.That’s because […]
Harris County Library shuts down over sexual assault allegations
CAIRO — A Harris County library has shut down, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, after allegations that it had failed to protect female students who had been sexually assaulted.The Harris County Public Library Board met Friday night to decide whether to close the library or reopen it as a public library, according the district attorney’s office.The board’s […]