Most of us picture a library as a quiet room lined with shelves. Around the world, though, communities have stretched the idea far beyond that: a forest, a person, a… read more →
A hospital’s reputation usually rests on its surgeons, its emergency department, and its imaging equipment. The library rarely gets a mention. Yet every clinical decision depends on information: which guideline… read more →
Since 2005, LibLime has built its reputation on a single premise: library technology should be shaped by librarians, not imposed on them [1]. Through its flagship platform, Bibliovation, the company… read more →
Disclaimer: No bias is intended in the writing of this article, this is purely informational and no reflection of LibLime or its affiliates. Public libraries are built to be neutral… read more →
In 2026, the long-held trust that libraries protect information is under sustained digital assault. From small rural branches to national institutions, cybercriminals treat libraries as soft, high-value targets—repositories of patron… read more →
Origins The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) traces its roots to December 2010, when Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society announced a research and planning initiative for a… read more →
While open-source platforms like Koha have made real inroads, proprietary systems still dominate library technology worldwide, particularly among academic, national, and large public library systems. Industry consolidation has concentrated much… read more →
Open source dominates headlines and developer conversations, but proprietary software hasn’t gone anywhere — and in 2026, it remains the clear backbone of enterprise IT. Employers still expect expertise in… read more →
In 2026, libraries are being squeezed from two directions at once: the physical infrastructure of the AI boom and the economic and cultural fallout of the software it powers. Data… read more →
Library boards occupy a peculiar position in civic life. Trustees are volunteers, usually unpaid, who carry fiduciary, strategic, and moral responsibility for an institution that exists to serve everyone in… read more →