Media literacy in Australian public libraries
Media literacy in Australian public libraries
How effectively are Australian public libraries meeting media literacy needs? Explore the latest insights, and see how your library compares, in our exclusive report with the Australian Library and Information Association.
You’ll discover:
How AI and misinformation are reshaping library interactions
How Australian public libraries are supporting media literacy today — and which approaches work best
The common barriers that limit further support for media literacy
Easy-to-adopt recommendations for providing more comprehensive media literacy support
About the report
Media literacy is a growing challenge for Australian public libraries amid misinformation and rapid technological change. To understand how libraries are responding, PressReader partnered with the Australian Library and Information Association to survey more than 300 public librarians nationwide.
The findings reveal actionable insights for public librarians and highlight opportunities for libraries to strengthen their media literacy initiatives and provide even more value for their patrons.
About the report
Media literacy is a growing challenge for Australian public libraries amid misinformation and rapid technological change. To understand how libraries are responding, PressReader partnered with the Australian Library and Information Association to survey more than 300 public librarians nationwide.
The findings reveal actionable insights for public librarians and highlight opportunities for libraries to strengthen their media literacy initiatives and provide even more value for their patrons.
You’ll discover:
How AI and misinformation are reshaping library interactions
How Australian public libraries are supporting media literacy today — and which approaches work best
The common barriers that limit further support for media literacy
Easy-to-adopt recommendations for providing more comprehensive media literacy support
How AI is helping libraries evolve
Find out how AI is helping libraries evolve
Essential info on emerging technologies and how they can help you better serve your library’s patrons.
Read about:
The ways AI can improve services at public and academic libraries
How machine learning and large language models work
The importance of AI literacy and finding trustworthy sources of information
How AI can put patron and staff privacy at risk, and ways to improve cybersecurity
The future is now
At public and academic libraries around the world, artificial intelligence presents a number of challenges and opportunities.
User privacy. Cybersecurity. Misinformation. There seems to be no shortage of thorny issues that library professionals must face when deciding how to best incorporate AI into their daily operations.
On the other hand, there's no question that chatbots and automation can improve library services. How can libraries balance the many positives of AI with the trickier ethical concerns? PressReader has put together a timely report to help information professionals like you answer that question.
About the Artificial Intelligence in Libraries report
As AI technologies continue to emerge and develop, libraries have an opportunity to step up and play a leading role. This report explores the ethical and technical ramifications of AI, but also its potential to transform the library experience for patrons, researchers and information professionals like you.
About PressReader
PressReader is on a mission to empower and enrich curious minds by bringing a universe of quality content within reach. PressReader has partnered with leading institutions such as the New York Public Library, Yale University, Los Angeles Public Library, the Library of Congress and Public Libraries Singapore to provide patrons with access to thousands of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.
The Future of Libraries report
What industry leaders predict about the future of libraries
Research and survey results from over 400 library leaders
About the report
As communities change, so do the institutions that serve them. Librarians are tasked with constantly adapting their services, policies and even design to meet these evolutions in real-time. This report explores challenges, new developments and exciting opportunities for libraries in the future — reimagining the role of librarians as community leaders.
Read about:
Accessibility & inclusivity
Shared cultural & intellectual preservation
Holistic sustainability strategies
Civic empowerment & media literacy
Digital tools & training
Workforce development
About PressReader
PressReader is on a mission to empower and enrich curious minds by bringing a universe of quality content within reach. PressReader has partnered with leading institutions such as the New York Public Library, Yale University, Los Angeles Public Library, the Library of Congress and Public Libraries Singapore to provide patrons with access to thousands of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.
Luxury report
Trends shaping the guest experience in 2025
The luxury hospitality game is changing. Get essential intel on emerging trends that will help you deliver an unforgettable guest experience.
Read about:
Why younger luxury travelers value experiences more than things, and how you can offer them something different and memorable.
How to incorporate distinct elements of the local culture into a guest’s stay.
How digital amenities like PressReader can add value and help create a more personal stay.
The vital role that technology plays in hospitality—and the importance of retaining the human touch.
A new generation is reshaping hospitality
Authenticity. Off-the-beaten-track adventures. Truly local experiences. These define the preferences of today’s luxury travelers, led by millennials and Gen Z.
Together, these groups are reshaping hospitality, prioritizing unique, personalized experiences. With Gen Z, now a third of the global population, wielding $143 billion in spending power, their influence is growing rapidly. By 2030, millennials and Gen Z are expected to drive 60-70% of luxury purchases.
For a deeper look at these shifts — and key trends including wellness tourism, all-inclusives and AI integration — PressReader’s new report offers essential insights for hospitality professionals navigating this evolving landscape.
About the report
Luxury isn’t what it used to be. Shifting demographics and changing demands have changed the playing field, and hospitality operators must stay on top of the latest trends if they want to stay on top. Our new report provides a wealth of well-researched info, along with exclusive insights from industry insiders.
About PressReader
Hotels around the world have partnered with PressReader to give guests a passport to global stories and fuel their wanderlust with endless reads. Our unmatched content collection features newspapers, magazines and eBooks from all over the world. And because guests can access this universe of reading on their own devices, PressReader also enables hotels to streamline their operations and boost their bottom line.
Building community connection in U.S. public libraries
Building community connection in U.S. public libraries
How well do U.S. public libraries meet their communities’ needs for foreign-language content? Explore the latest findings — and see how your library compares — in our exclusive report with Library Journal.
You’ll discover:
The most common languages spoken by library patrons in the U.S.
The main reasons library patrons seek international or foreign-language content.
How public libraries currently meet the need for foreign-language content.
The major gaps in foreign-language content coverage.
About the report
To truly connect with their communities, public libraries must understand the diverse needs of their patrons and offer a collection of publications and resources that serve everyone. That’s no small feat given tight budget constraints!
To better understand the specific demand for foreign-language content and how effectively libraries are meeting that need, PressReader partnered with Library Journal to conduct a comprehensive survey. We gathered responses from over 200 public libraries across the U.S., representing a wide range of institutions — from small regional branches to major metropolitan hubs.
The findings reveal valuable insights for public librarians and highlight opportunities for libraries to strengthen their community connections.
About the report
To truly connect with their communities, public libraries must understand the diverse needs of their patrons and offer a collection of publications and resources that serve everyone. That’s no small feat given tight budget constraints!
To better understand the specific demand for foreign-language content and how effectively libraries are meeting that need, PressReader partnered with Library Journal to conduct a comprehensive survey. We gathered responses from over 200 public libraries across the U.S., representing a wide range of institutions — from small regional branches to major metropolitan hubs.
The findings reveal valuable insights for public librarians and highlight opportunities for libraries to strengthen their community connections.
You’ll discover:
The most common languages spoken by library patrons in the U.S.
The main reasons library patrons seek international or foreign-language content.
How public libraries currently meet the need for foreign-language content.
The major gaps in foreign-language content coverage.
Hospitality Technology Trends
Innovations Reshaping the Hotel Industry
Essential technology trends hoteliers must adopt to thrive in today's competitive hospitality environment.
Read about:
How tech upgrades can enhance the guest experience
Top travel trends
The importance of maintaining the human touch in an increasingly high-tech industry
The emergence of Generation Z as a key factor in the evolution of travel and hospitality
Meeting guests’ great expectations
In 2024, travelers’ expectations are higher than ever. According to one survey, 76% of respondents reported that they would be willing to pay a higher room rate for technology features that are important to them.
Many hotels have discovered that tech can help them deliver the personalized experiences their guests are looking for — even at a time when labor shortages still have a major impact on the industry.
The adoption of new technology is no longer a matter of if, it’s a question of when. But what solutions should be in every hotel’s tech stack in 2024? We have put together a timely report to help answer that question.
About the Hospitality Technology Trends report
As guest preferences evolve, hotel operators and hospitality leaders must be prepared to evolve right along with them, and that means keeping up with the rapid pace of technological change. This report explores the main drivers of change in hospitality in 2024, why it is imperative for hotels to adapt and the major trends reshaping the industry.
About PressReader
PressReader is on a mission to empower and enrich curious minds by bringing a universe of quality content within reach. PressReader has partnered with leading institutions such as the New York Public Library, Yale University, Los Angeles Public Library, the Library of Congress and Public Libraries Singapore to provide patrons with access to thousands of the world’s top newspapers and magazines.