May 14, 2012

What Tech in Schools Really Looks Like

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When it comes to the latest technology, some schools are more equal than others.

Libraries Still an Important Discovery Source for Kids’ Books, Says Study

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When it comes to finding out about good books for children and teens, there’s more to it than Amazon. Bookstores and libraries are still very important in discovery, according to a recent Bowker study.

What Patrons Teach Us—and Publishers Should Learn

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A new report from LJ indicates that it is vital for libraries to connect with digital patrons, especially ebook readers, and satisfying their expectations has a meaningful upside for both the library users and the publishing community.

The State of Mobile in Libraries 2012

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Where do mobile library services stand in 2012? Nearly two years after the 2010 LJ Mobile Libraries Survey, The mobile library landscape has broadened significantly.

To Attract Parents and Kids, Libraries Should Think Mobile

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Public libraries hoping to attract more children and teens, as well as their parents, would do well to focus on mobile technology.

Going Mobile: Key issues to consider for schools weighing BYOD

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No doubt, 2011 was the year of the tablet; now we’ll see those devices go to school. BYOD (bring your own device), holds great potential but needs serious consideration before it can be implemented.

SLJ’s Top Ten 2011: Technology

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These picks aren’t so much about products, things you should run out and buy, but rather the overarching concepts that’ll potentially shape and be shaped by our collective imagination.