When people visit the main entrance of the Sycamore Library in the future, they won’t be greeted by a wall, but a desk of smiling staff members ready to serve them. The library, 103 E. State St., began construction Monday to make the facility more welcoming...

The Illinois State Library recently implemented a new service called "Text a Librarian," where people can ask brief questions and get a fast response from a knowledgeable librarian. Pat McGuckin, Illinois State Library communications manager, said users...