Interest in Mind Body Spirit publishing continues to grow. Many of the methods and teachings that were once considered 'alternative' are now very much part of the mainstream, such a yoga, personal development and meditation. Globalization has allowed for greater exposure to non-Western philosophies and beliefs, and media sensations such as the film 2012 further spark curiosity into ancient cultures, philosophies and religions.  more >>

Facing a rapidly expanding universe of online information, scholars are in need of new tools to help them find and assess research and study material in a manner that incorporates immediacy, relevance, and a standardized measure of quality.  more >>

It’s not easy to keep up with new technology. By the time you’ve learned about the latest free application or cool gadget, you discover there are dozens of new tools that could help your patrons and library staff.   more >>

Libraries are continuing to evolve and are using new technologies to expand their presence as virtual knowledge centers for information sharing communities. Patrons conducting research remotely are increasingly using mobile devices and accessing resources in multiple languages.  more >>

It may seem simple, at first, to categorize Christian fiction. Most readers would agree that there is a core of biblically-based attitudes, values, and actions, and likely there would be very little, if any, profanity, sex or violence. Generally, Christian fiction has religious themes infused into a regular genre story. But there are as many subgenres in Christian fiction as there are in popular fiction – from cozy mysteries to legal suspense to fantasy.  more >>

Gate counts keep going up, but staff levels are not. Patrons’ technological needs are increasing as many have lost their jobs and access to computers at the same time. Older patrons with little computer experience are finding that many insurance and financial forms need to be completed online. Is your staff ready to serve?  more >>

You know that selecting highly ranked scholarly content ensures high quality, current information for your institution. But what do you need to know about some of the most widely used rating and ranking systems to put them to work for you?  more >>

Every library has its own philosophy and policies governing collection development and management. One important part of the library’s service to its community is the large print collection which many patrons depend on for both entertainment and information. Recognizing that there is as much art as there is science in the selection process, there are guidelines and best practices that can help maximize the dollars in your large print book budget and promote circulation of these materials.   more >>

For years Fortune 100 companies have used sophisticated geographic information system (GIS) mapping tools and advanced database technologies to segment their markets and deliver products and services to meet specific market needs. These same powerful analytic tools that provide a detailed look at neighborhoods street-by-street are now available through libraries.  more >>

The final session in the “Returning the Researcher to the Library” series takes the discussion from problem to solution: the groundbreaking Summon™ web-scale discovery service. Launched in July, the Summon service is being recognized as the library’s new ally in taking back its role as the starting point for research and exposing the expanse of its content riches.  more >>