Libraries without librarians

From Hugo, Minnesota, to Mesa, Arizona, to Palm Harbor, Florida, libraries are coping with layoffs and budget cuts by replacing "traditional, full-service institutions with devices and approaches that may be redefining what it means to have a library," according to an article by Conor Dougherty in The Wall Street Journal. Outdoor kiosks and glass-front vending machines that dispense DVDs and popular books are just a couple of the innovations in this area. To learn more, read the full article.