PRESTON — In his office at the King County Library System distribution center, in front of a crowd of cameramen and reporters, Tony Miranda called up his counterpart in New York to compare results in ...

CARBONDALE — Book requests are about to arrive at Carbondale Public Library faster. Illinois Heartland Library System, the organization that handles interlibrary loan delivery throughout southern and ...

NEW YORK — On Tuesday, Salvatore Magaddino will crank up the “Rocky” theme song and deliver a pep talk. His crew will then have one hour to defend the city’s title as home to “the world’s fastest ...

LOUISVILLE — It’s likely you’ll see more librarians walking the floor and manning the desk at the Louisville Public Library starting this spring. That’s because staff won’t be stuck for as many hours ...

NEW YORK — In a field that requires quiet time and attention, two American libraries will compete this week for which one sorts books and other items faster. The New York Public Library must defend ...

WAUKESHA — It's inefficient, slow and keeps breaking down, but the government agency that bought the nearly $200,000 automated book-sorting machine insists taxpayers are getting their money's worth.