A quiet evolution in the aisles of Scotland's libraries has resulted in attendances rising in the past year, as e-books, IT classes and computer games helped to boost visitor numbers.
Just under one-third of the adult population visited a library in 2011. While the increase was only 1%, chiefs hailed the rise given the pressures on budgets and technological advances.
At the last count, Scotland's libraries welcomed 31 million visitors in just one year with their popularity remaining strong as they adapt to modern trends.
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