A late 19th century library supply catalog provides a glimpse into how libraries might have dealt with space issues over a century ago Alexia MacClain It seems as if libraries have always had the ...

As libraries expand their services and adjust collections to current demands, flexible and adaptable spaces become increasingly important. While capacity and storage problems are most often addressed ...

Being able to access and download information in an instant is a hallmark of the digital age. But much of the world's knowledge remains between the pages of printed books. Tracking these volumes in ...

Automated robot that scans library shelves using laser mapping and radio tags can ensure no book is misplaced again. Automated robot that scans library shelves using laser mapping and radio tags can ...

Last month, Quebec’s Trois-Rivières Library District installed an RFID-based system at its three libraries, in order to automate the return of books. The technology helps to eliminate the period of ...

Every book has to earn its spot in one of the world’s leading public library collections. Here’s what it takes. By Winnie Hu [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] ...