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Direct linkLibrary Journal, 2010
Over 2000 participants made the daylong programming at the "Library Journal"/"School Library Journal" Virtual Ebook Summit, September 29, a robust conversation and not just within the summit interface but also in tweets with the #ebooksummit hashtag (and beyond) and in libraries across the country where participants logged in to take part. The…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Conferences (Gatherings), Electronic Publishing, User Needs (Information)
Oder, Norman – Library Journal, 2006
In this article, the author reports the ripple effects of the energy squeeze due to Hurricane Katrina and other factors that sent energy costs skyrocketing. Energy costs are a good part of why budget growth, which has been steady over the past five years, has been slowing down. The projected change from FY2005 to FY2006 is only 3.3%, compared to…
Descriptors: Costs, Public Libraries, Energy, Energy Management
Bertot, John Carlo; Jaeger, Paul T.; Langa, Lesley A.; McClure, Charles R. – Library Journal, 2006
Public access to the Internet and computers is transforming public libraries into de facto e-government access points, for such disparate services as disaster relief, Medicare drug plans, and even benefits for children and families. This new role for public libraries is not just user-initiated. Government agencies now refer people to public…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Public Agencies, Library Services, Financial Support
Braun, Linda W. – Library Journal, 2001
Considers the benefits of having teens train public library patrons in technology use. Discusses what teens want from libraries, including access to technology, technology training, and homework help; what teens need to learn, depending on the patrons they will be helping; and training methods, including role playing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Adolescents, Homework, Information Needs
St. Lifer, Evan – Library Journal, 1996
Describes the Libraries Online program by Microsoft and the American Library Association that provides low-income communities with access to online information by wiring public libraries to the Internet. Highlights activities at the Brooklyn Public Library and discusses earlier pilot projects, including the Technology Resource Institute for Public…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Access to Information, Internet, Library Automation
King, Bobby; Shanks, Todd – Library Journal, 2000
Describes the mobile library service in Memphis/ Shelby County (Tennessee) that was designed to meet the needs of non-English speaking residents. Discusses identifying target populations; funding; technology to provide access to the Internet; English as Second Language and multicultural Web sites; and cellular digital packet data (CDPD) and…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Bookmobiles, Branch Libraries, English (Second Language)
