Presents (Photo credit: Wysz)

In the past week there have been several news items that spell good news for libraries—and these are like early Christmas presents for us:

• How Americans Value Public Libraries from Pew Internet and American Life Project.  (Answer: very highly!)
• Libraries Reinvent Themselves for the 21st Century from Chicago Tribune (as “engaged community centers” and more!)
• The Six Free Apps Every Madison Smartphone Needs from the (Madison, WI) Capital Times (includes the LINKcat mobile app for accessing the area’s online catalog, LINKcat.)

Happy Holidays!!