(1 October 2014) Today, Outernet launched in full beta. Outernet styles itself as Humanity’s Public Library. Founded in February 2014, Outernet broadcasts the most important content from the web from satellites for free. Users can access the Outernet signal using a homemade receiver built from widely available components, instructions for which are available on the Outernet…
(30 September 2014) If you’re in Bangkok on Friday, 17 October Beyond Access invites you to “App Discovery Day” at TK Park from 2-4pm. Beyond Access is a program implemented by IREX that helps countries modernize their public library systems. We’re gathering a group of people together to explore how tablets can be used in…
The EIFL Public Library Innovation Award for services contributing to education of children and adults is now open. This call for applications is open to public and community libraries in developing and transition countries that use information and communication technology (ICT) in creative ways to contribute to education of children or adults. The prize includes…
(18 September 2014) Shek Kip Mei Public Library officially opened today, offering a host of library services to residents of Sham Shui Po District. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Director of Leisure & Cultural Services Michelle Li noted the library will meet the increasing demand for community facilities and improved library services in the district.…
(8 September 2014) The Leisure & Cultural Services Department launched “My Library” today, the official Hong Kong Public Libraries mobile application for both iOS and Android platforms. The app provides useful functions, including access to personal library accounts; searching, reserving and renewing of library materials; locating the nearest libraries; listing library addresses and contact information;…
(20 August 2014) ACCESS recently reported on the record breaking Nieuwe Bibliotheek (New Library) in The Netherlands. The story by Cat Johnson was originally carried in Shareable. The New Library has since attracted a lot of attention. Wim Ruigrok provides background to the library’s success which saw 100,000 visitors in its first two months and in…
(12 August 2014) The EIFL Public Library Innovation Award for services contributing to education of children and adults is now open. This call for applications is open to public and community libraries in developing and transition countries that use information and communication technology (ICT) in creative ways to contribute to education of children or adults.…
(21 July 2014) Facing declining visitors and uncertainty about what to do about it, library administrators in the new town of Almere in the Netherlands did something extraordinary. They redesigned their public libraries based on the changing needs and desires of library users and, in 2010, opened the Nieuwe Bibliotheek (New Library), a thriving community hub…
(7 July 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh) A non-profit platform in Bangladesh is aiding in the setup and sustenance of libraries in remote districts and villages of the country. The efforts of the Village Library Movement, initiated in 2006, have already benefited at least 3,000 readers through nearly 30 libraries. Al Jazeera has the story.
(30 June 2014) The Award of DKK 25,000 which will be given to the winning municipality will be presented at the IFLA Congress in Lyon, France. To be eligible the library must have been completed during the period 1 January 2012 to 15 June 2014. The deadline for nominations is 3 August 2014. More eligibility details here. …
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