Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the future of books and the business of storytelling. 160 million people in the United States don’t own a library ...

There are a number of apps that let you hook up your library card to borrow books, audiobooks, comic books, and even movies or TV shows for free. One of those apps is Libby, which is an incredible ...

Subscription creep has turned home entertainment into a quiet budget leak, with separate monthly charges for films, ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. A public library card gives you access to more than just books. It’s the key to ...

Rapides Parish citizens can apply for a virtual library card that would allow the use of online resources. Library Director Celise Reech-Harper would like to ensure that the community continues to ...

If libraries are the door to knowledge, library cards are the key. Once a mere slip of paper bearing a patron’s name, the library card is evolving into a technologically sophisticated tool that can ...

On a typical day, public libraries would encourage you to stop by and browse its aisles, peruse its books, and maybe even borrow a few favorites from the circulation desk. But these are not typical ...

Beyond the Shelf is a monthly column about the activities and people at the La Jolla/Riford Library. September is Library Card Signup Month, which inspired my asking friendly faces around the library ...

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