Books Win! NYPL drops makeover, Freakonomics on Libraries May 8, 2014 – Posted in: public libraries

Books Win! Books Win! In what will be remembered as one of the biggest victories for the printed book in the digital age. The New York Public Library has reversed direction on the proposed renovation of its mothership, the Bryant Park branch in mid-town Manhattan. The New York Times called it “a striking about-face” and added: “Library officials had heralded the renovation as part of a significant effort to rethink the flagship building in preparation…

Library Cheat Sheet May 1, 2014 – Posted in: infographics, Libraries, public libraries

Every wonder how they do it? How libraries big and small organize all that material. With this handy visual we get a peek into the brain of a librarian. It’s Dewey Decimal vs. Library of Congress. I think Covers by Chip Kidd is misshelved. graphic by newhousemaps.

Still Looks Pretty Good: A map of bookstores and libraries in the U.S. April 25, 2014 – Posted in: bookshops, Maps, public libraries

Here’s a gem from Google Maps – a look at all the public libraries and bookstores across the country as of Summer 2013. h\t Chicago Public Library

The latest in e-reading: Pay by the page at Total BooX April 21, 2014 – Posted in: books, Books and Technology, public libraries

Total Boox is hoping to make its mark on the e-reading market by offering a new pay as you go model. Think of it as a toll both for e-books and as with most drivers these days you pay for your pass upfront. Here’s how it works: If you read 10% of the book you pay 10% of the full retail price, etc. I’m not sure what to make of the tagline – Read Books Rather Than Buy Them…

The Most Challenged Books in our Schools and Libraries for 2013 April 14, 2014 – Posted in: books, Libraries, public libraries, public school libraries

At first glance you might think it was a list of some of the better selling books but these are the top 10 most frequently challenged books at American libraries and schools for 2013. The list is compiled by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and from the over 300 challenges across the country in 2013 these are the top 10. 1. Captain Underpants (series) by Dave Pilkey Reasons: Offensive language, unsuited for age group, violence 2.…

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