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libraries

A response to the argument that Amazon Books stores should replace libraries.

‘Libraries should be replaced by Amazon bookstores’ sets internet ablaze

Librarians are ripping this idea to shreds.

On Jul 23, 2018 by Samantha Grasso

IRL
Flyers at the University of Zambia reportedly told female students to stop dressing 'half naked.'

‘Half naked’ women are ‘disturbing’ male students in the library, university flyer warns

The university says it wasn't an official memo.

On May 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

IRL
A Chuck E. Cheese's token

This Massachusetts library can’t accept your arcade tokens for fines, you jerks

Your cheddar is no good here, Chuck.

On Sep 2, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

Internet Culture

If you don’t own this Harambe lamp, it’s time to rethink your life

Shades out for Harambe.

On Oct 7, 2016 by April Siese

Internet Culture

What life was like before the internet

Some things used to be easier—and some were a whole lot harder.

On Jul 21, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz

Internet Culture

How will we preserve our digital future?

The Library of Congress was established in 1800. What will it look like 100 years from now?

On Apr 24, 2016 by Matthew Rozsa

Internet Culture Via

The right to read anonymously is in danger

Think you’re reading this article? Nope. It’s reading you.

On Apr 4, 2016 by J.M. Porup

Internet Culture Via

New Hampshire lawmakers pass bill saying libraries can use Tor

The legislation won't have any legal effect. It's about affirming a principle.

On Mar 10, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

The groundbreaking fight to strengthen Internet privacy in public libraries

The bill is meant as a statement in support of privacy software in public libraries.

On Mar 9, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech
tor browser

Democratic lawmaker wants to know if DHS is sabotaging plans for Tor exit relays

Are authorities pressuring libraries to stop helping this global anonymity network?

On Dec 11, 2015 by Eric Geller

Tech

Google Books won—and so did readers everywhere

The service should have been legal all along.

On Oct 20, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

Internet Culture Via

Library staff parodies Taylor Swift with book-related jam

'Check It Out' explains all the benefits of library membership—to one sick beat.

On Apr 15, 2015 by Rae Votta

Streaming

Oregon State student could face jail time for campus cam show

There is a Beavers joke to be made here. But I'm not gonna be the one to make it.

On Jan 30, 2015 by EJ Dickson

IRL

On national #shelfie day, all selfies in libraries are forgiven

A selfie is worth a thousand-ish words.

On Jan 29, 2015 by Taylor Hatmaker

Tech

Researchers use X-ray technique to read scrolls blacked out by Mount Vesuvius eruption

Technology of the future is helping us unlock the past.

On Jan 21, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

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