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Cheap broadband internet plans have been created by public-private partnerships, to bring high-speed, wireless internet access to those on government assistance or who are low-income. There are several major, "competing" low-income internet service programs designed for financially-struggling Americans - Comcast's Internet Essentials, CenturyLink's Internet Basics, and Cox and Bright House Networks' low income internet plans.

Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center's Internet Project, runs through the seven questions libraries need to address as they consider future services and their role for their patrons and communities...He describes how project research about the changing role of technology in people's lives affects the kinds of issues librarians need to address as they experience the disruptions of technology change.

Many libraries encourage staff to participate in opportunities for the library to actively engage in the community outside library walls...with good reason: Collaborations can enhance the library's ability to serve your community and make library services more visible and valued. Although aimed at public libraries, thought some of the strategies/resources were applicable to school libraries.

Maegan Heindel's postcard on what your librarian can do for you

I spent the last two days with a group of world-class librarians, archivists, and other miscellaneous experts, talking about the future of education for students in what can be nebulously labelled 'information services'.

Corinne Hill, executive director of the Chattanooga Public Library, is recognized as an innovator. Library Journal named her the 2014 Librarian of the Year. In this interview with WUTC's Michael Edward Miller, Hill explains why she believes that libraries should be less "missionary" and more "mercenary" as their services evolve in the internet era. "It's a difficult time," she says, "but I think it's a fascinating time to be in this business."