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The capabilities of quantum computing have been rapidly developing over the last decade, and are expected to mature over the next. By 2030, in fact, the industry widely expects commercial quantum computing offerings to be available in the mainstream. While the business use cases of quantum computing are being contemplated,…

South West to receive a £9 million boost for museums, libraries and cultural venues

Seventy museums, public libraries and other venues in places including Walsall, Barnsley, Bradford and Stoke-on-Trent will receive investment.

The Auckland Mayor’s comments belittle the skills, expertise and commitment of library staff and undermine the library profession more generally, says Anne Goulding

Tennessee recently passed legislation that bans drag from being performed in public spaces, as well as in the view of children. Although Tennessee is the first state to enact such a ban, it is unlikely to be the last, as others with conservative legislatures are currently considering similar action. Some…

Doomed Eastford Square was once an integral part of its Collyhurst community

Hillsborough County, Florida’s fast-growing suburbs in the south and east face many problems. A rogue library system isn’t among them. We’re not sure where Michael Owen, a newly-elected Republican county commissioner, is going with this campaign. But no one should want Hillsborough to reprise an ugly chapter by entangling itself…

Perth and Kinross Council has committed funding to keep the libraries open this year but will review how affordable and sustainable they are

PITTSBURGH — The Moon Township librarians rushed around the normally quiet library one December day locking the doors hours before closing. The phones relentlessly rang off the hook as callers on the other end threatened violence and called the librarians groomers and pedophiles. Eventually, the phones were disconnected.