Residents want an e-library

An intriguing idea that might possibly gain momentum. The Houston Chronicle reports that the residents of Gulfton, TX, want an e-library, equipped with computer equipment. City Councilman M. J. Khan said, "E-libraries are excellent alternatives when resources are not available for construction and maintenance of library branches." (But wouldn't it cost money to build and maintain the computer lab?)

I heard Susan Kent speak a few years ago about a community scan the Los Angeles Public Library did. They found that users wanted the library to be open more hours, and to have more computers that they could spend more time on (and get more help with).