Thursday, March 13, 2008

Public Libraries in UK Told to Innovate or Die Out

"The challenge faced by public libraries was to reposition themselves “centre stage” among 21st-century communities with strong competition from the internet, online booksellers and other sources."
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article3496617.ece

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

The Trust Factor

The IMLS National Study on the Use of Libraries, Museums and the Internet
http://interconnectionsreport.org/

"Libraries and museums evoke consistent, extraordinary public trust among diverse adult users."