“The New York Public Library, with its headquarters at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, encompasses four major research libraries and 87 branches, with a total of 20 million books, 50 million cataloged items and a growing demand in this recession for loaner laptops and other free services… It is undergoing a $1.2 billion makeover in preparation for its 100th birthday…Here are some highlights of this fabled institution…” Full Story
(thanks to Stephanie for the link)