"Many libraries are torn between expanding their digital offerings on the latest platforms and still providing quality resources for patrons who may lack experience with technology or the means to own the latest devices."

Kathryn Zickhur, research analyst for the Pew Internet & American Life Project [via NYT]

The project’s latest report looks at the future of libraries and how the digital age might change our expectations for library services. 91% of Americans ages 16 and older say public libraries are important to their communities. 

New PA Study Shows Full-time School Librarian Boosts Student Achievement

markcoatney:

themugglelibrarian:

“Having access to a full-time, certified school librarian means better outcomes for Pennsylvania’s public school students, according to new research from the Colorado-based RSL Research Group.”

Truth.

Damn right it does.

(Source: ala-publishing.informz.net)

"The library was a safe and profoundly exciting place for me. My grandmother, my mother and my siblings form three generations of busy library users, and my sister is a librarian who has worked in Ireland, London and Somaliland. In short, I am a believer, and this nomination matters enormously to me. I will treasure it."

Anne Enright, from Booklist: A Love Letter To Libraries (via wwnorton)

In a makeshift courtroom in downtown LA, librarians are being interrogated I LA Times

mycardcatalog:

Butler card catalog

This is really awful. California library to stop carrying books.