Milwaukee Public Libraries (MBL) will host a Blockchain Summit in Milwaukee on October 17, 2018, as part of the City’s “Smart City” initiative, which aims to transform the city and its citizens from one of the most digital-centric to one of its most blockchain-centric.The event, hosted by the City of Milwaukee, will focus on “the…
When it comes to learning, how much does a Stanford library charge?
Stanford is the largest university in the US and the largest provider of online educational resources.But its library has come under criticism for charges ranging from $150 for a textbook to $600 for a computer textbook.The charge is based on how much a user spends on their library membership, not on how many books they…
How to use Buffalo library card to rent books in Texas
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibits people from using public libraries to access online services.The justices unanimously rejected a lower court’s argument that the law violates the First Amendment, which protects free speech.The case was brought by the Texas Civil Rights Project, which is a nonprofit…
When a library goes out of business: Why the Cleveland Public Library is going out of print
It was just a year ago that Cleveland Public Schools announced that it would be shutting down after nearly 25 years.Since then, the city has been battling through a $1.6 billion deficit.And with more than 6,000 students in need of library services, the district’s closure was a major blow.In an effort to save money, the…
The Story of Babel: The Story Of The Language That Changed Our World
A few years ago, a book titled Babel:The Story Of Language That Came From The Bible was published.The book was written by a former linguist and was intended to help us understand how languages change over time.The English language itself was invented in the 8th century BC.But the word ‘Babel’ had long been used by…
How to get a good night’s sleep in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend county is one of the poorest counties in the country, according to a new study.A study by a nonprofit that advocates for people with disabilities found the county ranks 13th among U.S. counties in per capita spending on medical care for people living with disabilities.The study, conducted by the University of Texas-Dallas, analyzed…
Which Android games can you play on a smartphone?
We can now finally answer this question.We’ve recently launched the first ever Android app that lets you play games on your phone.The Android app is called iu.It’s a simple app that offers simple, fun games to play on your smartphone.iu lets you connect to your Android device and download games and apps.Here’s how it works:When…
When the sun shines, the sun doesn’t shine anymore, but Cryptocurrency is still alive
Crypto coins are the newest form of digital currency.For now, it is still a niche market, with a few hundred transactions per day.But that could change as the demand for cryptocurrencies grows.The latest research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance suggests that Cryptocurrencies are on track to reach $4 trillion in global markets by 2020.The research…
How to navigate online and offline libraries
Online and offline learning is a cornerstone of the digital revolution, but many institutions are struggling to maintain a balance.Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Leal-Olivas reports from Washington state, where a library in the capital city is facing a growing shortage of library books.
Why you shouldn’t skip out on the ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ reboot
If you’re thinking about jumping on the bandwagon for the upcoming reboot of the Oz series, it may not be as easy as it looks.The original TV series, which aired on PBS between 1956 and 1969, featured a number of characters that are still alive and kicking today.But there are some key differences.For one, the…