The Seattle Public Library was dealing with what it called a “ransomware event” impacting its technology systems on Tuesday, causing disruptions to a number of online services offered by the library.

"More than 40% of the nation's 16,000 libraries had building systems in poor repair. Those buildings won't be able to fulfill the missions," David Marroni said.

Inside the main branch of the Seattle Public Library in downtown Seattle. One cybersecurity expert said it’s critical to “continuously update and test recovery plans” to be able to respond swiftly ...

Digital books in the public library reached 379.4 million check outs in 2025, which is a 3% increase from 2024. Digital ...

Open source software is increasingly redefining library management systems by offering flexible, cost‐effective, and customisable solutions for managing collections, circulation, digital repositories ...

According to its website, the IMLS “is an independent federal agency that supports libraries, archives and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories.” That executive order touched off a firestorm ...

As Ohioans pleaded for more support for the state’s public libraries, there was also outcry against a provision that library staff and supporters say would add more work and unnecessary regulations to ...

After months of debate and research, Multnomah County leaders have decided to forgo a major security upgrade at the flagship ...