http://s.huffpost.com/images/HuffingtonPost_250x20.png tag:www.huffingtonpost.com,2012:/tag/libraries-in-crisis Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-zabriskie/threat-to-public-library_b_1547123.html 2012-05-25T19:30:35Z 2012-05-25T19:39:42Z Christian Zabriskie http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-zabriskie/ Google has not killed the library and ebooks won't do it either. The biggest threat to the public library in American culture is limited hours. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/nypl-protest">Nypl Protest</a>, <a href="/tag/free-books">Free Books</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/nyc">Nyc</a>, <a href="/tag/save-nyc-libraries">Save Nyc Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/urban-librarians-unite">Urban Librarians Unite</a>, <a href="/tag/slideexpand">Slideexpand</a>, <a href="/tag/library-protest">Library Protest</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/nypl">Nypl</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/evgeny-poltoratsky/test-for-12135-id3_b_1458723.html 2007-04-27T08:51:14Z 2012-05-18T09:47:21Z Evgeny Poltoratsky http://www.huffingtonpost.com/evgeny-poltoratsky/ Test for 12135<br /> Test for 12135<br /> Test for 12135... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/ereaders">Ereaders</a>, <a href="/tag/israeli-palestinian-conflict">Israeli-Palestinian Conflict</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/natural-disasters">Natural Disasters</a>, <a href="/tag/words-and-film">Words and Film</a>, <a href="/tag/elections-2012">Elections 2012</a>, <a href="/tag/flavorwire">Flavorwire</a>, <a href="/tag/test-for-12135">Test for 12135</a>, <a href="/tag/slidefullscreen">Slidefullscreen</a>, <a href="/tag/book-club">Book Club</a>, <a href="/tag/bookish-stories">Bookish Stories</a>, <a href="/tag/ebooks">Ebooks</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/evgeny-poltoratsky/test-entry-for-12394_b_1476781.html 2007-05-04T05:50:07Z 2012-05-04T05:53:17Z Evgeny Poltoratsky http://www.huffingtonpost.com/evgeny-poltoratsky/ test... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/israeli-palestinian-conflict">Israeli-Palestinian Conflict</a>, <a href="/tag/ereaders">Ereaders</a>, <a href="/tag/test">Test</a>, <a href="/tag/natural-disasters">Natural Disasters</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/words-and-film">Words and Film</a>, <a href="/tag/elections-2012">Elections 2012</a>, <a href="/tag/flavorwire">Flavorwire</a>, <a href="/tag/ebooks">Ebooks</a>, <a href="/tag/book-club">Book Club</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/14/outdoor-libraries-set-up-_n_1425440.html 2012-04-14T09:04:13Z 2012-04-14T09:10:38Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ DETROIT (AP) - Students from a Detroit school and the University of Michigan are setting up six outdoor libraries in the city following recent library... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/detroit-impact">Detroit Impact</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-education">Detroit Education</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-libraries">Detroit Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-public-schools">Detroit Public Schools</a>, <a href="/detroit">Detroit News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brad-meltzer/school-libraries-_b_1411914.html 2012-04-09T08:44:17Z 2012-04-09T08:44:22Z Brad Meltzer http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brad-meltzer/ In our schools today, there are many Mrs. Spicers, teachers who work away from the spotlight, going about the business of inspiring their students to aspire to greatness. This is especially true of our school librarians. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/school-libraries">School Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/national-library-week">National Library Week</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/librarians">Librarians</a>, <a href="/tag/school-librarians">School Librarians</a>, <a href="/tag/school-libraries-in-crisis">School Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/20/library-crisis-creative_n_1367121.html 2012-03-20T11:24:23Z 2012-03-20T11:59:31Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The literary folks of Shutesbury, Massachusetts (population 1,800), have been struggling with problems surrounding their tiny library. <br /> <br /> The buildin... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/shutesbury-library">Shutesbury Library</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/library-fundraising">Library Fundraising</a>, <a href="/tag/massachusetts-library">Massachusetts Library</a>, <a href="/tag/library-video">Library Video</a>, <a href="/tag/library-fundraiser">Library Fundraiser</a>, <a href="/tag/library-creative">Library Creative</a>, <a href="/tag/library-crisis">Library Crisis</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-eichel/urban-libraries-in-2012-u_b_1342529.html 2012-03-13T15:23:03Z 2012-03-13T17:23:55Z Larry Eichel http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-eichel/ Revenue-challenged local governments have cut back on contributions to library budgets -- at a time when libraries are being asked to perform a new and changing range of functions. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/pew-charitable-trust">Pew Charitable Trust</a>, <a href="/tag/city-libraries">City Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/pew-trust-report">Pew Trust Report</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/urban-libraries">Urban Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-in-the-city">Library in the City</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-budgets">Library Budgets</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/02/libraries-in-crisis_n_1317234.html 2012-03-02T16:32:31Z 2012-03-02T16:46:47Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ NEW YORK &mdash; The American Library Association is urging Random House Inc. to reconsider its steep increases in the price of e-books for library wh... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/ala">Ala</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-random-house">Libraries Random House</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/random-house">Random House</a>, <a href="/tag/random-house-pricing-decision">Random House Pricing Decision</a>, <a href="/tag/ebooks">Ebooks</a>, <a href="/tag/american-library-association">American Library Association</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/detroit-public-library-to_n_1296906.html 2012-02-23T12:54:52Z 2012-02-23T12:54:52Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Two previously shuttered Detroit libraries will reopen in the coming weeks with drastically reduced hours, a move commissioners and staffers say is no... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/detroit">Detroit News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/25/chicago-public-library-he_n_1231863.html 2012-01-25T15:53:18Z 2012-01-25T17:15:54Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The woman at the helm of the Chicago Public Library system for the past 18 years has resigned from her post in the midst of ongoing disputes over staf... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library-layoffs">Chicago Public Library Layoffs</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library">Chicago Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library-cutbacks">Chicago Public Library Cutbacks</a>, <a href="/tag/rahm-emanuel">Rahm Emanuel</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-budget">Chicago Budget</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-libraries">Chicago Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library-closings">Chicago Public Library Closings</a>, <a href="/chicago">Chicago News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-h-hildreth/the-future-of-libraries_b_1204446.html 2012-01-13T10:25:45Z 2012-01-13T10:59:03Z Susan H. Hildreth http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-h-hildreth/ People depend on libraries now more than ever. I see three big goals for libraries: provide engaging learning experiences, become community anchors, and provide access to content even as the devices for accessing that content change rapidly. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/library">Library</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/what-libraries-do">What Libraries Do</a>, <a href="/tag/library-awards">Library Awards</a>, <a href="/tag/library-success">Library Success</a>, <a href="/tag/library-use">Library Use</a>, <a href="/tag/library-cuts">Library Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/future-of-libraries">Future of Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-survey">Library Survey</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/05/chicago-public-library-re_n_1186969.html 2012-01-05T15:16:10Z 2012-01-05T16:46:29Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The Chicago Public Library announced via its Facebook page Wednesday that, apparently effective immediately, all of its branch locations, save two plu... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-library-cuts">Chicago Library Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library">Chicago Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/rahm-emanuel">Rahm Emanuel</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-budget">Chicago Budget</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-libraries">Chicago Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-libraries-closed-monday">Chicago Public Libraries Closed Monday</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library-budget-cuts">Chicago Public Library Budget Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library-budget">Chicago Public Library Budget</a>, <a href="/chicago">Chicago News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erinn-batykefer/libraries-incubate-art_b_1174493.html 2011-12-29T10:46:29Z 2011-12-29T11:43:24Z Erinn Batykefer http://www.huffingtonpost.com/erinn-batykefer/ Libraries can be an office, a gallery, a performance space, even a studio. Take, for example, the ArtWalk gallery space in the Hartford Public Library in Hartford, CT which will be featured on the site soon. It's a gorgeous, spacious exhibition area attached to the library. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/book-news">Book News</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-closing">Libraries Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/library-art-support">Library Art Support</a>, <a href="/tag/library-hours">Library Hours</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-as-incubators">Libraries as Incubators</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-arts">Libraries Arts</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-books">Libraries Books</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/22/detroit-libraries-closing-shutdown-occupy-detroit-lincoln-monteith_n_1166382.html 2011-12-22T21:30:00Z 2011-12-22T21:30:35Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ The 11 protesters that were led out of a building and into a police van Thursday night may have been the last patrons of the Detroit Public Library's ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/occupy-detroit">Occupy Detroit</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/bamn">Bamn</a>, <a href="/tag/monteith-branch-closing">Monteith Branch Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-libraries-closing">Detroit Libraries Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-public-library">Detroit Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/lincoln-branch-closing">Lincoln Branch Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/library-closing">Library Closing</a>, <a href="/detroit">Detroit News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/21/detroit-libraries-closing-4-branches_n_1162872.html 2011-12-21T15:31:00Z 2011-12-21T15:35:52Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ While the Detroit Public Library's main branch got a $2.3 million renovation earlier this year with new chairs, light fixtures and fireplaces, other ... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-real-estate">Detroit Real Estate</a>, <a href="/tag/library-closures">Library Closures</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-libraries-closing">Detroit Libraries Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit-public-library">Detroit Public Library</a>, <a href="/detroit">Detroit News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/15/library-love-local-libraries_n_1152320.html 2011-12-15T17:51:55Z 2011-12-15T18:17:15Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ We've been seeing (and reporting) lots of news about local libraries closing, library budget cuts and layoffs in our communities. In light of this, we... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/support-libraries">Support Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-appreciation">Library Appreciation</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/librarylove">Librarylove</a>, <a href="/tag/local-libraries">Local Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-love">Library Love</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-zabriskie/library-protests_b_1148798.html 2011-12-15T11:11:17Z 2011-12-15T11:41:43Z Christian Zabriskie http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-zabriskie/ Urban Librarians Unite started as a way to get librarians to exchange ideas. Over time, we've cultivated an effective mix of Social Media and old fashioned advocacy. The stereotype of the quiet, meek librarian has given us a lot to play with. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/nyc-libraries">Nyc Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/library-protests">Library Protests</a>, <a href="/tag/we-will-not-be-shushed">We Will Not Be Shushed</a>, <a href="/tag/nyc-library-cuts">NYC Library Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/library-cuts">Library Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/urban-librarians">Urban Librarians</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-harvey-ii/post_2725_b_1136618.html 2011-12-08T10:42:49Z 2011-12-08T11:41:14Z Carl Harvey II http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-harvey-ii/ As the leader of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and an educator, I am struck by the lack of support for school libraries from federal and local governments. Do decision makers fully realize how their lack of support will hinder the education of America's next generation? <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/school-libraries">School Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/school-library-funding">School Library Funding</a>, <a href="/tag/school-librarians">School Librarians</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-funding">Library Funding</a>, <a href="/tag/school-libraries-in-crisis">School Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/02/school-librarians-california_n_1125741.html 2011-12-02T12:52:52Z 2011-12-02T12:53:21Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ Story comes courtesy of California Watch.<br /> <br /> By Eleanor Yang Su<br /> <br /> Fewer than 1 out of 4 schools in California is staffed with a credentialed libraria... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/school-librarian-california">School Librarian California</a>, <a href="/tag/school-librarian-cuts">School Librarian Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/school-libraries">School Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/california-school-libraries">California School Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/california-education-budget-cuts">California Education Budget Cuts</a>, <a href="/los-angeles">Los Angeles News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ramon-resa-md/libraries-are-they-obsole_b_1123887.html 2011-12-01T17:13:16Z 2011-12-01T17:14:09Z Ramon Resa, MD http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ramon-resa-md/ As time goes by, and our reliance on electronic gadgets increases, there will be less funding provided for our beloved brick-and-mortar establishments. We must never let this happen. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/student">Student</a>, <a href="/tag/grandparents">Grandparents</a>, <a href="/tag/public-education">Public Education</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/gang-violence">Gang Violence</a>, <a href="/tag/parents">Parents</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/education">Education News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/07/minneapolis-public-library-cultural-center_n_1079845.html 2011-11-07T11:47:47Z 2011-11-30T11:27:05Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ This is the third installment in our series 'Libraries in Crisis.' The opening piece, about how cuts threaten the public library, can be read here. Fo... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/fairfax-county-library">Fairfax County Library</a>, <a href="/tag/patch-road-trip">Patch Road Trip</a>, <a href="/tag/american-library">American Library</a>, <a href="/tag/future-of-the-library">Future of the Library</a>, <a href="/tag/american-libraries">American Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/minneapolis">Minneapolis</a>, <a href="/tag/architecture">Architecture</a>, <a href="/tag/cesar-pelli">Cesar Pelli</a>, <a href="/tag/library-cuts">Library Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/minneapolis-central-library">Minneapolis Central Library</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/28/public_libraries_turn_up_n_1118444.html 2011-11-28T13:47:43Z 2011-11-29T19:13:11Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ As public libraries continue their quest to stay relevant in the wake of cuts to their funding and decreased popularity, some are greatly altering the... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago-public-library">Chicago Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/books">Books</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/library-funding">Library Funding</a>, <a href="/tag/video-games">Video Games</a>, <a href="/tag/susan-hildreth">Susan Hildreth</a>, <a href="/tag/institute-for-museum-and-library-services">Institute for Museum and Library Services</a>, <a href="/tag/loud-libraries">Loud Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/hartford-public-library">Hartford Public Library</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/22/anthony-marx-president-new-york-library_n_1107913.html 2011-11-22T12:12:14Z 2011-11-22T12:30:42Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ This article is part of our ongoing series on Libraries In Crisis.<br /> <br /> On a recent afternoon Anthony W. Marx walked slowly around a bank of computers a... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/anthony-marx">Anthony Marx</a>, <a href="/tag/video">Video</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/public-library">Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/president-of-new-york-public-library">President of New York Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/new-york-public-library">New York Public Library</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/nypl">Nypl</a>, <a href="/tag/future-of-libraries">Future of Libraries</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/molly-raphael/why-libraries-matter_b_1107419.html 2011-11-22T09:24:46Z 2011-11-22T11:01:35Z Molly Raphael http://www.huffingtonpost.com/molly-raphael/ Libraries provide an anchor of stability for millions of Americans tightening their financial belts during these tough economic times. As our nation - indeed the world - struggles to emerge from this economic crisis, we cannot afford to close the books on libraries. <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/ala">Ala</a>, <a href="/tag/american-library-association">American Library Association</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-closing">Libraries Closing</a>, <a href="/tag/library-problems">Library Problems</a>, <a href="/tag/library-budget-cuts">Library Budget Cuts</a>, <a href="/tag/library-budget">Library Budget</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/helping-libraries">Helping Libraries</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/can-the-american-library-_n_1096484.html 2011-11-16T00:48:54Z 2011-11-16T12:16:04Z The Huffington Post News Team http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-news/ This is part of our new ongoing series, Libraries in Crisis. To read more about the series, click here.<br /> <br /> At the Gilpin County Public Library in Colo... <p>Read more: <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries in Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries-in-crisis">Libraries-in-Crisis</a>, <a href="/tag/libraries">Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/e-books">E-Books</a>, <a href="/tag/evanston-library">Evanston Library</a>, <a href="/tag/jefferson-county-library">Jefferson County Library</a>, <a href="/tag/local-libraries">Local Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/digital-information">Digital Information</a>, <a href="/tag/south-branch-library">South Branch Library</a>, <a href="/tag/information">Information</a>, <a href="/tag/public-libraries">Public Libraries</a>, <a href="/tag/chicago">Chicago</a>, <a href="/tag/detroit">Detroit</a>, <a href="/tag/missouri">Missouri</a>, <a href="/tag/michigan">Michigan</a>, <a href="/books">Books News</a></p>