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
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
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
Google Books won—and so did readers everywhere
The service should have been legal all along.
On Oct 20, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
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
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
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
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
The library in this breathtaking ‘Beauty and the Beast’ photo shoot is real
It’s not actually housing a beast, but this gorgeous library is close enough for us.
On Dec 31, 2014 by Aja Romano
These librarians were not prepared for a medieval battle on their first day
But this is no ordinary library.
On Dec 12, 2014 by Mike Fenn
How to watch every episode of ‘MST3K’ for free or cheap
Take a trip to the Satellite of Love.
On Oct 4, 2014 by Allen Weiner
What the ‘death of the library’ means for the future of books
Those predicting the demise of public libraries aren’t reading closely enough.
On Jul 30, 2014 by S.E. Smith
New York Public library now lets you check out free Wi-Fi hotspots
Library seeks to bridge broadband access gap between rich and poor.
On Jun 24, 2014 by Tim Sampson
‘Captain Underpants,’ ‘Hunger Games’ top library association’s complaint list
Once again, Young Adult and children’s literature top the list of the books that scare us most.
On Apr 15, 2014 by Aja Romano
Is a free streaming service coming to a library near you?
Your local library might start competing with Netflix.
On Jan 31, 2014 by Aaron Sankin
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