Open eBooks is an app containing thousands of popular and award-winning titles that are free for children from low-income households. The goal of Open eBooks is to encourage a love of reading and serve as a gateway to children reading even more often, whether in school, at libraries, or through other eBook reading apps.
Addendum to Museums, Libraries and Comprehensive Initiatives: A Joint Partnership Between the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation
This report explores museum and library participation in the growing practice of comprehensiveness: the pursuit of social change through collaborations that enlist parties from multiple sectors, such as housing, education, and workforce development.
The Public Libraries in the United States Survey (PLS) examines when, where, and how library services are changing to meet the needs of the public. These data, supplied annually by more than 97 percent of public libraries across the country, provide information that policymakers and practitioners can use to make informed decisions about the support and strategic management of libraries.