What should libraries do to become relevant in the digital age? That's the question Seth Godin is asking.

While there are many reports that library usage has increased during this recession, with librarians turning into job search counselors.

But Godin insists that libraries "can't survive as community-funded…

The Chicago Public Library is on pace for a record number of items in circulation this year, thanks to soaring food and gas prices.  In July, CPL saw a 28% rise in the number of items "out."  Can we expect to see further consolidations and closings of big format bookstores? …