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A core library function is to circulate books, periodicals, audio, video, electronic and other materials that provide the information, education, entertainment and enrichment resources that people need. Today, this function of library service is changing at a kaleidoscopic pace.

This category recognizes innovations in evolving use of E-Books/E-Readers; addressing changing user patterns; expanding access to collections; as well as strengthening/streamlining acquisitions policies and procedures.

Collections

Virtual Information Center

Implement the Virtual information Center (VIC). This department combines all services for customers utilizing the Library’s off-site resources into one customer service unit. Read More ›

Collections

eReader Lending Program

Sacramento Public Library launched a pilot project with more than 100 circulating pre-loaded eReaders and 28 for branch-level staff training and outreach, which eventually expanded to nearly 300 devices with a total of 500 titles. The library also conducted a thorough assessment and now offers a guide for libraries who seek to replicate this project. Read More ›

Collections

Picturing San Francisco: Digital Partnerships with San Francisco Public Library’s Photographs and Maps

Through community partnerships and internal efforts, SFPL greatly increased the profile of its historic photo and map collections, received unprecedented attention from local and national media for those collections, and saw a large increase in awareness of and use of these unique resources. Read More ›

Ereaders and Ebooks Made Easy for Library Patrons and Staff ›
Dayton Metro Library, OH

Preparing for the Day of the eBook ›
Pierce County Library System, WA

LGBT Film Archive Digitization Project ›
San Francisco Public Library, CA

Tech Academy –Advanced Database and eBook Training ›
Sacramento Public Library, CA

eReader Lending Program ›
Sacramento Public Library, CA

Library2You: Free Homebound Delivery Service ›
Cuyahoga County Public Library, OH

E-Reader Education ›
Baltimore County Public Library, MD

Shelving Allocation at BCPL ›
Baltimore County Public Library, MD

Virtual Information Center ›
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH

Opening Day Collections - Using What We Have ›
Baltimore County Public Library, MD

Jacksonville Public Library Collection Inventory ›
Jacksonville Public Library, FL

Picturing San Francisco: Digital Partnerships with San Francisco Public Library’s Photographs and Maps ›
San Francisco Public Library, CA