the register guard writes about a library in oregon with no cards, no due dates, and no fines. it also used to be open twenty-four hours, but had to start closing at night due to vandalism.

one thing that struck me by my local library branch is how it seemed more like a computer center. it didn't feel very library-like, which i think is unfortunate. (especially since they just expanded. you'd think they would have found a better way to section of the computer users.)

(pointer to article via twist of fait accomplis. gotta love hitting random blo.gs.)