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More than just bricks and mortars, libraries are a reflection of the information age. Libraries are as different as the types of clientele and users they serve.

Your local library has more to offer than free books, and may just be the best deal in town for family fun.

Although a controversial term, Library 2.0 is already well-engraved in the library lexicon. Library 2.0 represent a new way of performing library services.

A source of controversy among librarians themselves, Library 2.0 is a concept that challenges the status quo of how library services are delivered.

Tips to organize a classroom library to entice your students to read and read some more.

A graduate degree is usually required for professional librarian jobs. Here's how to choose a traditional or online program to earn a master's degree in library science.

The library is a wonderful, and free, resource for homeschoolers.

The week of April 12, 2009 is the annual National Library Week, sponsored by The American Library Association. Here's a look at some of the events taking place.

Do you want to raise a reader? If so, don't expect teachers to be the only motivators. The road to reading begins with a home library.

Free books from the public library might be expected but consider other freebies available: free magazines, free audio books, DVDs, free internet access, news and more.

Those seeking a professional librarian career will find many accredited programs that provide opportunities to earn an online master's of library science degree.

In his debut best-selling novel, Glenn Cooper flirts with an ingenious plot which ventures onto the verge of stark realism and has the reader questioning their own fate.

Software provides teachers with the tools to track their personal classroom library.

One of the best ways to get kids in the school library is to hold inspiring events, organize book fairs and offer exciting library activities.

With something for everyone, learn how to save money by using free public library services.

Encourage kids into the library for reading, writing, learning and exploring with these inspiring ideas for creating a positive learning environment.

Librarians are information specialists who enjoy diverse employment opportunities, ranging from jobs in public libraries and schools to specialized environments.

The classroom library is the foundation of learning throughout the year, it is an endless resource for all subject areas when organized well.

Why visit the library when it's so much easier to access the Internet? Why not visit the library by way of the Internet? There's more at the library than books.

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina combines a unique design, impressive collections, and interesting special features make the institution a unique site in northern Egypt.

While there is plenty of information online for SharePoint site administrators and developers, "how-to" guides for more basic, standard functions are harder to find.

From July 9-15, the American Library Association's annual meeting will take place in Chicago, IL, one of the largest gatherings of librarians in the country.

Learn how to download classics from a digital library. Find classic literature online and supplement your homeschool curriculum with digital library resources.

Shrewsbury, England, has a reputation as one of the most haunted towns in Shropshire, so a team of ghost investigators paid a visit to the town's library in spring 2009.

Follow these simple steps to creating an attractive and well-organized personal collection of books in any home.

Instead of viewing themselves as the gatekeepers of physical book collections, libraries are increasingly looking for digital methods of reaching out and marketing.

Bernardsville Public Library used to be the Vealtown Tavern, in Bernardsville, New Jersey. This library not only houses books, but it is home to a female ghost.

An essay by James Grimmelmann remarks on the similarities between the Internet and The Library of Babel, but there are many things to be done to make that comparison apt.

Danish author Mikkel Birkegaard's debut novel, a best-seller in his home country, is an unusual high-concept thriller in which books become weapons of telepathic power.

A master's degree in library science can prepare one for a conventional library job in a school or town, but it can also open up a host of alternative career paths.

The George Bruce Branch Library in the Manhattanville section of West Harlem is a "circulating library." In a true sense, maybe that means it pays to walk around it.

The public library is a fun and educational place for children to visit, whether it is to play with toys in the children's room, listen to story time, or read quietly

A library is more than a simple collection of books. Creating a special place for children to discover the joys of reading takes some thought and organization.

The library is the first stop for researching literature essays. Librarians, reference works, inter-library loans, and even browsing, can all point to important sources.

When people visualize a librarian's job, most visualize a boring existence; actually, jobs in library science are being shaped by exciting new technology.

Since the first U.S. public library was established in 1848, libraries have been providing free services.

The new Surry Hills library in Sydney attracted hundreds of new members before it was officially opened, with its striking design and wide range of services.

Libraries provide a wealth of resources for the writer. If you're going to get the most out of your library research some preparation will help save time.

"The Academic Library and the Net Gen Student: Making the Connections" is one of the few titles in librarianship that grapples with the concepts of Academic Library 2.0.

The importance of the public library and your daycare program

Library users can use the search strategies of keyword searches, subject searches, and consulting help screens to perform efficient searches of catalogs and databases.

The Vatican Library in Rome is a collection of Roman Catholic manuscripts which was shrouded in secrecy for centuries. The oldest texts date back 1500 years.

Toronto library users can now borrow an art pass as well as a book or DVD.

Integrated library systems, often known simply in library circles as ILS, is used to manage how a library manages its items: including ownership, ordering, and billing.

U.S. Presidential Libraries and Museums, created to house former Presidents' official records, are overseen by the National Archives for research and public access.

A library scavenger hunt is a good activity for college students to familiarize themselves with for future projects and research papers.

A fusion of heritage and the modern, the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre is a model of the three stages of academic library development.

The ancient libraries of Pergamum and Ephesus rivaled the library of Alexandria in Egypt, highlighting the high value the ancients placed on the preservation of writing.

Story hour at the library is a popular activity for families with young children. Including a child who has a physical disability can be accomplished in ten easy steps.

In an effort to scan and make searchable the collections of several major libraries, the The Google Books Library Project provides an online library to the world.