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Bob Russell · 04-27-2006, 10:03 AM

Libraries are having a tough time these days. People have other ways of getting books, attendance is down, and most importantly the government budgets are really tight when it comes to library funding. So after you've done the fund raising, and belt tightening, and maybe even tried adding to your audio/video collections and community events, what's left to do?

At Wylum library in the UK, they have decided to try a new approach altogether. They have proposed to move the library to the pubs! Yes, you read that right. According to the Hexham Courant, consultants are reported to have suggested "that books could be delivered to pubs and shops as an alternative to keeping Wylam Library open..."

It has caused some outrage, understandably. But my primary concern is whether or not they are creating a "spill-free" zone to keep it safe for e-book reader devices!

Via LISNews.

04-27-2006, 10:03 AM	#1
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	A library location that might not be safe for e-book readers Libraries are having a tough time these days. People have other ways of getting books, attendance is down, and most importantly the government budgets are really tight when it comes to library funding. So after you've done the fund raising, and belt tightening, and maybe even tried adding to your audio/video collections and community events, what's left to do? At Wylum library in the UK, they have decided to try a new approach altogether. They have proposed to move the library to the pubs! Yes, you read that right. According to the Hexham Courant, consultants are reported to have suggested "that books could be delivered to pubs and shops as an alternative to keeping Wylam Library open..." It has caused some outrage, understandably. But my primary concern is whether or not they are creating a "spill-free" zone to keep it safe for e-book reader devices! Via LISNews.