Video games and libraries are a good mix, say librarians

Don't cringe when video games are offered in public libraries. In fact, a well-maintained collection just might bring more kids, youth, and young adults into the hallowed halls of a local library than books ever will.

Amazon’s Kindle library lending is a go

Amazon announced today that its long-awaited Kindle library lending feature, which will be available at over 11,000 local libraries across the US, has finally gone live.

While Amazon is a bit late to the party — both Barnes & Noble’s …

Amazon eyes Netflix-like e-book library for Prime

In what may end up being a Netflix for e-books, Amazon is currently in talks with book publishers to launch a new digital book library for customers of its premium Prime service, the Wall Street Journal reports.

If Amazon manages …