Sentences with phrase «of public libraries»

Recent figures show more than 93 percent of public libraries offer ebooks and other digital content.

I started reading when I had surgery on my arm and had an opportunity to use the use of our public library system.

Almost 91 percent of public library outlets offer wireless Internet access.

Across all generations, use of public library mobile apps is less common.

And a lot of public library ebook collections are just getting started.

Like taking the books out of the public library to open a bookstore.

A lot of public libraries offer free resume help and other guidance.

The business model that encouraged publishers to support the work of public libraries has changed to such an extent that this relationship has been stressed to the point of non cooperation.

I mean getting your books placed on the shelves of public libraries nationwide!

Within five years, I'd built a booming business and published my own book, all because I used the resources of the public library to learn something new.

$ 600 billion would keep alot of public libraries open over the weekend.

Take for instance, 76 % of public libraries surveyed said that ebooks have brought new users to the library.

The story is the most dramatic in public libraries: 66 % of public libraries reported a steep increase in ebook requests, and 82 % now offer them.

This principle is essentially to the functioning of the public library system as well.

One option is to take advantage of the public library network to provide free devices and Internet access to students attending disadvantaged schools.

The time of the public library has come and gone... it's time to close up shop.

With public library budgets around the world being dangerously low, one Russian library has had to resort to feline labor with a cat being appointed as the assistant librarian of a public library.

At present — the issue of public libraries is peripheral to the interest of the large publishers and is only a PR problem for them.

The great truth and beauty of a public library is that you don't own the books: they, briefly, own you.

Both stories were written in celebration of public libraries.

The announcement received a lot of attention in local news media and sparked interest in much of the public library community.

For instance, 76 % of public libraries believe that ebooks have drawn new people to the library.

Do you think access to digital books will have an impact on the survival of public libraries?

Obviously the size of the public library is going to be a factor; the resources available through the public library system has will vary tremendously by individual library.

About that cost of ebooks... have you ever checked an ebook out of your public library?

Of that ninety - five percent of public libraries, ebook spending has steadily increased throughout the past four years and is expected to continue to double by 2019.

Since approximately 75 % of public library ebook collections are currently fiction, public libraries may find greater use if they invest more resources into building larger digital collections, especially in nonfiction.

Amazon offers free ebook lending to Prime members, along with a monthly subscription service called Kindle Unlimited, and thousands of public libraries in the US lend Kindle books for free.

«In a larger sense, Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for improving the overall quality of life in their communities.

PNB is the main e-lending platform in France, with thousands of public libraries already connected.

Priced at $ 99 and free from wifi connectivity or cameras, Playaway Launchpads are already in place in a number of public library systems for young patrons to borrow, including Baltimore County Public Library, Cambridge Public Library, Chicago Public Library and Nashville Public Library.

Out of these, 14 were shortlisted for the final round of judging by Fahad al Mamari, Director of Public Libraries Department, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority Shaikha Al Mehairi, Cultural Research Centre Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture and Ahmed Al Hashemi, Government Communication, The Executive Council of Dubai, and chairperson Yvette Judge, Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Literature Foundation.

Personally, I will continue to make good use of my public library for books that are too expensive and continue to purchase the lower cost books on my beloved Kindle.

This particular library, the main branch of the public library in Newark, New Jersey, means a lot to Roth.

The ceremony followed an insightful panel discussion on the importance of school librarians with Crossley - Holland, UK President of the School Library Association and author, Fahad al Mamari, Director of Public Libraries Department, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority and Shaikha Al Mehairi, Cultural Research Centre Manager, Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture.

The event took place last fall in Kansas City, when the Library was selected from nearly 300 submissions in 10 categories that show the value and impact of public library service.

The profusion of mobile devices means that half of public library users who visit library websites do so from their mobile device.

Odilo has been awarded a contract with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Sports, to bring digital content to the entire network of public libraries in Spain.

«OverDrive has been working with a lot of very forward - looking publishers and for many years has appreciated the important role of the public library with connecting readers with books and authors,» explained Potash.

Ian shared a slew of statistics related to eBooks; public libraries anticipate a 36 % increase in eBook circulation and while only 7 % of public libraries circulate preloaded eReading devices, 24 % are considering it.