Discover a free online library of books and enjoy reading again Your search for an online library of books ends here. If you have an e-reader such as a Kindle, you can access thousands of titles digitally. For those with low vision, Kindle e-readers offer a range of...
Libraries reopening With libraries reopening, library administrators are juggling a bazillion tasks in order to reopen safely and expediently. Here are 4 free resources that will help ease the burden. American Library Association’s State Funding Guide As...
Library programming during the pandemic Library programming is not an easy task, especially during a pandemic. From coast to coast, libraries have done an enormous public service throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We have seen libraries pivot quickly, adjusting...
Library access and The American Rescue Plan Act On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. As part of this funding package, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was allocated $200 million, its largest...
Funding for assistive technology — Where should libraries look? In our last post, we explored how libraries can improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired patrons. Today, we’re going to address one of the biggest so-called barriers to...
A step-by-step guide to accessibility There are many factors to consider when it comes to ensuring equal access for library patrons with disabilities. We have gathered advice on improving library accessibility for the blind and visually impaired from the experts at...