Texas opens bookless library

Kumabjorn · 09-14-2013, 03:10 PM

Bookless Public Library Opens In Texas

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...opens-in-texas

j.p.s · 09-14-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Bookless Public Library Opens In Texas

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...opens-in-texas

From the above URL:

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And Reema reported that the idea of a bookless library has been tried before — perhaps a bit too early. That was in 2002, when Arizona's Santa Rosa Branch Library went digital-only.

"Years later, however, residents — fatigued by the electronics — requested that actual books be added to the collection, and today, enjoy a full-access library with computers," Reema said.

Atunah · 09-14-2013, 04:01 PM

I live in San Antonio and I would check this library out if it wasn't located clear across town in the south. Its just way to far out of the way for me to get to.
Would be interesting just to check it out.

Here is a local article with more details on what devices they bought, how many books and the demographic of the area.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...ry-4814924.php

Canuck_in_Japan · 09-14-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn

Bookless Public Library Opens In Texas

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...opens-in-texas

Well, they're already flirting with scienceless textbooks so why not push the envelope a little further?

speakingtohe · 09-14-2013, 08:47 PM

Not quite sure how this is unique?

Helen

Jessica Lares · 09-14-2013, 09:11 PM

I hope they aren't actually using iMacs. Those SUCK to read on. Hell, I HATE working on them because they're freaking huge and I have to literally shrink the apps I'm working on to take up only the left bottom corner of the screen.

SteveEisenberg · 09-14-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I hope they aren't actually using iMacs. Those SUCK . . .

And along those lines:

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. . . users must have the 3M Cloud Library app

I might say, however, that I kindda like the challenge 3M borrowing presents. And I did just today find a couple books I've been wanting to read there.

SeaKing · 09-14-2013, 10:07 PM

What did that "savant" say?

"Our own children won't recognize us."

Well, maybe grandchildren.

pidgeon92 · 09-14-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

I hope they aren't actually using iMacs. Those SUCK to read on. Hell, I HATE working on them because they're freaking huge and I have to literally shrink the apps I'm working on to take up only the left bottom corner of the screen.

I don't get it? I have three iMacs in my home, and I read on my 27" iMac for hours each day. How is it different from any other display?

Jessica Lares · 09-15-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pidgeon92

I don't get it? I have three iMacs in my home, and I read on my 27" iMac for hours each day. How is it different from any other display?

I have a 17" matte iMac G4. I have no problem with that display. I also have a 13" MacBook Pro with a glossy display which I have no problems with.

But at my college, they have those 27" iMacs and it just overwhelms me. Because for ME personally, it's like sitting in front of a flatscreen TV, especially since they have them like right in your face. You know, you tend to setup a desktop at the back of a desk with the keyboard in front of you if it's against a wall. Well, move the screen 50% more towards you, and that's a typical classroom's setup.

I get lost pretty easily.

meeera · 09-15-2013, 12:34 AM

"Bookless"? It says right there they have 10 000 books available for library borrowers.

Jessica Lares: Your problem is with display size, not hardware manufacturer or OS. I don't understand why you're disapproving of iMacs in this context.

Prestidigitweeze · 09-15-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SeaKing

What did that "savant" say?

"Our own children won't recognize us."

If enough time passes, it's likelier certain parents won't recognize their children than the other way around. You know what they say about Alzheimer's: "You're always making new friends."

carrie5012 · 09-15-2013, 05:05 AM

Is the library open to International applications for a library card?

rhadin · 09-15-2013, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuck_in_Japan

Well, they're already flirting with scienceless textbooks so why not push the envelope a little further?

Texas wants to do away with healthcare for anyone not a wealthy tea party member.

Texas also wants us to consider a Canadian as a candidate for president.

Canuck_in_Japan · 09-15-2013, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rhadin

Texas also wants us to consider a Canadian as a candidate for president.

Glad to hear that they're not all that bad then!

09-14-2013, 03:10 PM	#1
Kumabjorn Basculocolpic Posts: 4,356 Karma: 20181319 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweden Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Kindle 4SO, Kindle for Android, Sony PRS-350 and PRS-T1	Texas opens bookless library Bookless Public Library Opens In Texas http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/...opens-in-texas

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Atunah Wizard Posts: 1,817 Karma: 23400001 Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Device: K1/K3/BasicK Voyage/Oasis1/Oasis3	I live in San Antonio and I would check this library out if it wasn't located clear across town in the south. Its just way to far out of the way for me to get to. Would be interesting just to check it out. Here is a local article with more details on what devices they bought, how many books and the demographic of the area. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...ry-4814924.php Last edited by Atunah; 09-14-2013 at 04:42 PM.

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