They “break it better” at Dream Lab, Fab Lab, Studio Lab, and Memory Lab. Here’s what that means, and how it’s an approach that can transform other programs, too.
The Digital Wild West of Apps Is an Opportunity for Librarians
By on February 23, 2016
Being able to accurately size up language and literacy apps for young children isn’t easy in today’s online environment. Yet it is a crucial service, one that librarians are uniquely suited to provide.
Lessons from New Jersey’s Annual Makers Day
By on February 22, 2016
Here’s how a tiny, can-do team from Piscataway, NJ started an annual tradition celebrating maker culture statewide—and how you can too.
Schools, Libraries Will Receive Full Request of $3.9B in E-Rate Funding
By on May 26, 2015
From FedScoop: Schools and libraries across the country will be getting the full amount they requested to upgrade their telecommunications and wireless services from the Federal Communications Commission, which capped the funding this year at $3.9 billion. In total, the districts requested $3.92 billion [including $1.6 billion for internal Wi-Fi networks] — just over the […]
Digital Content: hoopla Launches Ebooks and Shares List of All Content Providers
By on May 15, 2015
hoopla has announced that they’ve just added (as expected) ebooks and comics to their content library. Ebooks and hoopla resources are available via some public libraries. hoopla first announced that ebooks would be available almost one year ago. The plan at that time was to launch ebook content by the end of 2014. You can […]
eBooks and Libraries: 3M Cloud Library Expanding Into UK and Australian Markets
By on April 13, 2015
The announcement below comes as the London Book Fair begins later this week. From 3M: 3M Library Systems today announced that it will expand its 3M Cloud Library Digital Lending System to libraries in the UK and Australia. Borrowers in these countries will benefit from 3M’s entry into the market as it boosts public libraries’ options […]
Our Public Library Minecraft Community
By on April 3, 2015
A library system’s countywide Minecraft program is a core service, an afterschool sanctuary, and a peer support group.
Updated: The E-Rate Window Is Wide Open—So What Next?
By on February 12, 2015
Libraries and schools applying for E-Rate’s Wi-Fi program have an extra $1.5 billion of funds to tap until the March 26 deadline. Here are some tips and tools to maximize your application.
ETots: a Public Library iPad Program for Preschoolers
By on May 30, 2012
Children’s services librarian Cindy Wall documents what she learned in presenting an iPad program for her youngest users —one and two year olds.
After Funding Veto, Florida’s Library Cooperatives Stretched Thin
By on May 3, 2012
After a significant budget veto, Florida’s five regional multi-type library cooperatives (MLCs) are looking to raise awareness of how their work impacts services provided by the state’s libraries.
