As fall approaches, public libraries are encouraged to support local schools through collaboration. Suggestions include setting up library tables at school events, offering read-aloud programs, coordinating on assigned reading, and utilizing AutoLend Libraries to bring resources directly to students. These initiatives aim to enhance educational resources and strengthen community ties.
“Where do we go from here?”
This million-dollar question was raised in a 2005 article in D-Lib: The Magazine of Digital Library Research. Read More
When it comes to library goals, increasing patrons is a timeless (and probably universal) objective. Given the events of the past couple of years (global pandemic, anyone?), libraries have had to think outside that proverbial box more than ever.Read More
If you have a sneaking suspicion that people aren’t reading as much these days, you’re right… and the evidence isn’t just anecdotal. In 2021, American adults report reading two to three fewer books than in previous years.Read More
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? While it might not be as heavily publicized as other heritage months, older adults—those over 65 years of age—are a key constituent for libraries; about 43 percent of baby boomers visit a public or mobile library each year.Read More
When it comes to getting more books into kid’s hands, schools and libraries are natural partners. For many students, the school library is the first line of defense against the growing word gap, or a deficit in exposure to vocabulary that affects reading and writing ability, as well as academic performance.Read More
Libraries have always served as central sources of information. But if the past two years have shown us anything, it’s that libraries play another essential role: that of community hubs from which a range of services and resources are disseminated. Read More
We’ve all heard of the digital divide… but what about the word gap?Read More
A PIKinc Media box installed in the Paul Sawyier Library in Frankfurt, KY has more checkouts than any other library media box in the country. This machine was a second one for them and was part of the expansion they completed in the Spring of 2018. The media box allows people to check out movies and games all in one location. Usually, the library will put the newest movies and games in the media box to keep them safe. On average, 3,689 items are checked out a month at the movie box.The library lending machine has over 300 items moving in and out of the machine per day, surpassing Redbox at an maximum of 65 items per day.
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