Library Product News & Best Practices

July-August 2008

In Focus

Creating Environments for Customers: Twenty-First Century Library Design 

Over the last several years there has been a noticeable transformation in library design. Libraries of all sizes and types are realizing the positive impact of creating welcoming, comfortable, customer-centered library environments for all ages. Twenty-first century libraries are about creating environments that enhance rather than hinder service to customers. 

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Carolyn's List

A monthly directory of library suppliers you can trust. Do you know a supplier who should be on the list? Please let us know!

Case Studies & White Papers




Library Product News

Gale's New Global Issues in Context Opens a World of Understanding

ASPCAź Paws-n-Books Program

TopCited Helps Researchers to Stay Connected

Integrated Technology Group Provides Enhanced Capabilities, Increasing Compatibility with Innovative Interfaces' Application Programming Interface

Games in Libraries Podcast

Atlas Systems Automates Copyright Permissions by Integrating CCC's Annual Copyright License with Ares Reserves Management System

Reliance Label Solutions Announces Ultra Removable, Repositionable Labels

Swets Introduces License Bank

New World Book Discover is Online Reference Source for Differentiated Learning

Lock-A-Shelf DVD/CD Security System from Frich Corporation


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In This Issue 

In Focus: Designing Environments for Customers

On a Lighter Note

Carolyn's List

Case Studies & White Papers

Library Product News

Best Practices

Patron Cost-Recovery Buyer's Guide

Grants & Funding

Featured Library Suppliers

Special Offers & Discounts

On a Lighter Note

 

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 Featured Library Suppliers

Best Practices

Special Offers & Discounts  

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Buyer's Guide: Patron Cost Recovery 

Selected best-in-class suppliers of software and technology to help your library to manage public computers, fax machines, printers, copiers, and microform readers cost-efficiently--and sometimes, PROFITABLY.

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Make thy books thy companions. Let thy cases and shelves be thy pleasure grounds and gardens.
Judah ibn-Tibbon (12th century)

 
 

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