New Library Technologies Dispense With Librarians

26 Oct
2010
26 Oct
'10
10:21 a.m.
New Library Technologies Dispense With Librarians The Library Express is a stack of metal lockers outside city hall. When patrons want a book or DVD, they order it online and pick it up from a digitally locked, glove-compartment- sized cubby a few days later. Faced with layoffs and budget cuts, or simply looking for ways to expand their reach, libraries around the country are replacing traditional, full-service institutions with devices and approaches that may be redefining what it means to have a library. Read the full story here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304354104575568592236241242.ht... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.
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