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posted by takyon on Tuesday April 09 2019, @06:12PM   Printer-friendly
from the computer-lab-with-book-section dept.

CNet:

Libraries are repositioning themselves as cultural and learning centers for the digital age. Many lend out mobile hotspots, often for weeks at a time. Others offer classes in the latest tech, such as 3D printing and music-editing software. And libraries have some of the savviest social media editors around.

On Sunday, libraries across the country began celebrating their evolving mission during National Library Week. Melinda Gates serves as honorary chairwoman of the annual event, which is sponsored by the American Library Association. Gates is an appropriate choice: She and husband Bill began funding computers, internet access and software for libraries in low-income communities through an organization they established in 1997.

Do libraries have a future as makerspaces?


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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by Runaway1956 on Tuesday April 09 2019, @06:22PM

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Tuesday April 09 2019, @06:22PM (#826974) Journal

    Librarians are cool people, who can answer almost any question, or at least point you in the direction of the answers you need. That's how I found 42.

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