San Antonio Airport Offering Digital Library Kiosks

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The San Antonio, Tex., International Airport now offers travelers access to a pair of Digital Library kiosks, which were funded by the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library at a cost of $26,000, the San Antonio Business Journal reported.

The kiosks allow patrons to browse the library's digital media content, which can then be checked out and downloaded onto a mobile device for three weeks at a time before expiring. In addition, the kiosks serve as rapid recharging stations for mobile devices.

For out-of-town travelers, the San Antonio Public Library also offers the option of obtaining "a temporary library card that they can use during their visit," the Business Journal noted, adding that the cards are good for 24 hours and have a limit of three items that can be checked out for seven days.