The public library question is one we ask ourselves frequently here at TeleRead: In general, how well—or how poorly—are libraries adapting to the Internet age? And how, exactly, are library patrons using their local branches? (As low-cost coffee shops or free Internet cafes, perhaps?) And for that matter, do most patrons consider their local library's print book collection to be just as crucial as it ever was? Tough questions, all of them. If you spend a moment studying the infographic below, which was sent to us today from the website CityTownInfo.com, you'll likely come to the same conclusion we've come to...

By Erika Phyall For more than 50 years, National Library Week has highlighted the importance of libraries. Libraries and librarians play a crucial role in promoting reading and literacy. Although teachers often focus on teaching children how to read and building their general reading skills, it is libraries that help foster a love for reading, connecting children with books and communicating the importance of books to parents and the community. In honor of National Library Week, USC Rossier decided to highlight five infographics that also promote literacy. Happy reading!   1. Which Books Should You Read This Summer? Summer is the time to relax on the beach or curl...

It's been a while since we've had a decent infographic, no? The graphic below, which suggests that 2013 may be the year Apple's never-ending growth finally steadies out, comes to us courtesy of MoneyChoice.org, a decidedly odd financial blog. (Check out this post, for instance, about the "10 Most Bizarre Banknotes Ever".) Created by MoneyChoice.org...

The infographic embedded below isn't new; I'm pretty sure it was created about six months ago, in fact. But aside from its fantastic art, it always shares a truly important message: The vast majority of Americans don't read. Check out the graphic's first three stats, for instance, if you want to feel instantly depressed. (One-third of high school grads never read another book for the rest of their lives? Really?!) I initially found that statistic pretty hard to believe. And unlike most infographics, this one doesn't list its sources. (Shady!) So I decided to do a little research of my own. A Pew study we've...

Thanks to Nate over at The Digital Reader for pointing me toward Goodread's year-end infographic summary (see below). Some cool stats on there about the most reviewed book of the year (Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn), the most popular author interviews (Michael Chabon, Lois Lowry, Junot Diaz and Anne Lamott) and growth of the site's membership (it doubled in size). But what I found most interesting about the graphic was that it drew my attention to features I didn't even know Goodreads offered. You can 'like' quotes? You can enter giveaways? You can join a book club? Cool features, Goodreads! I had no idea! I've...

The content production and digital media company Aptara recently released its 4th Annual Ebook Survey of Publishers, which proposes to offer "unprecedented insight into eBook publishers' business and production practices." I haven't yet had a chance to read the entire report—it's a 41-page long PDF—but you can download the PDF yourself by clicking here. From the report, here are a few sample results: • 31% of eBook publishers produce enhanced eBooks, though only 12% correlate the enhancements with a positive impact on sales • Amazon.com is the most popular sales channel, used by 68% of eBook publishers. Apple’s iBookstore comes in second at 58%. • Amazon is also the most lucrative eBook sales channel. Publishers’ own websites come in a distant second place...

From Best Education Sites comes the fantastically entertaining and informative infographic embedded below (scroll down!): The Internet A Decade Later. Amidst the colourful ghosts of browsers and search histories past was an important lesson for tech companies of the present: INNOVATE, OR DIE. In a section titled, "Refusal to Adapt Resulted in a Failure to Thrive" comes the tragic stories of Blockbuster ("refused...to buy Netflix and was reluctant to roll out subscription-based membership"), Borders ("refused to make an on-line bookstore") and Tower Records ("was slow to adapt to digital music.)" It ends with this ominous message: "The internet will continue to change,...

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