Sentences with phrase «ebooks in libraries continues»

Awareness of ebooks in libraries continues to grow as well (though still not to every librarian's satisfaction): 35 percent of library users now say that they know their library offers ebooks.

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To add some bigger - picture perspective, Macmillan and Simon & Schuster have yet to offer libraries their books in the ebook format at all, and other publishers are continuing the longstanding policy of allowing libraries to purchase ebooks in perpetuity.

This new venture will make it even easier for patrons to browse the ebook offerings in their local public libraries, as well as allow them to continue... [Read more...]

In February HarperCollins announced that its ebooks could only be checked out by library patrons 26 times per title, after which a library would need to re-purchase an ebook in order to continue lending it ouIn February HarperCollins announced that its ebooks could only be checked out by library patrons 26 times per title, after which a library would need to re-purchase an ebook in order to continue lending it ouin order to continue lending it out.

While the struggle for a satisfactory condition continues in the world of ebook lending for public libraries, some companies are still managing to make progress with digital catalogs.

OverDrive, whose ebook borrowing app continues to be the top - rated large - scale lending app by iOS and Android users, has enjoyed a fairly solid run as not only a content provider to academic and public libraries, but also in other ways.

«We have been sharing our love of books in South Africa for more than four years now, and will ensure Exclusive Books» eBook customers are able to continue enjoying, as well as expand, their digital libraries.»

For those who might not know, a recap: Adobe Digital Editions is widely used software in the ebook trade for both library and commercial ebook transactions to authenticate legitimate library users, apply DRM to encrypt ebook files, and in general facilitate the ebook circulation process — such as deleting an ebook from a device after the loan... Continue reading After Privacy Glitch, the Ball Is Now in Our Court →

Prior to the merger of Penguin and Random House in July 2013, the two publishers had entirely different terms for library... Continue reading Penguin Random House Ebooks Now Licensed for Perpetual Access →

Slow to gain ground in the US due to ongoing conflict between the libraries and the publishers over compensation, ebook lending in Europe would be one way for readers to continue consuming high volumes of digital material — academic texts or popular — as a way to avoid the VAT issue.

In response to the disruption that ensued — specifically for library ebook sales and lending — ALA established the a working group on libraries and digital issues (now known as the Digital Content Working Group, or DCWG) to help navigate the Association... Continue reading What's in Store for EbookIn response to the disruption that ensued — specifically for library ebook sales and lending — ALA established the a working group on libraries and digital issues (now known as the Digital Content Working Group, or DCWG) to help navigate the Association... Continue reading What's in Store for Ebookin Store for Ebooks?

«There has been a strong eBook demand from library patrons and as we break new ground in mobile access and patron reach across North America, we will continue to advance our best - of - breed technology, while transforming the library experience with mobile access to the latest movies, TV shows, documentaries, educational videos and now eBooks,» said Jankowski.

Libraries have a prominent role in the discovery of books and authors,... Continue reading ALA, Publishers Talk Ebook Lending Terms for Libraries →

The report presents 145 pages of data and commentary on a broad range of eBook issues, including: spending on eBooks in 2010 and anticipated spending for 2011; use levels of various kinds of eBooks; market penetration by various specific eBook publishers; extent of use of aggregators vs offering by specific publishers; purchasing of individual titles; use of various channels of distribution such as traditional book jobbers and leading retail / internet based booksellers; use of eBooks in course reserves and interlibrary loan; impact of eBooks on print book spending; use of eBooks in integrated search; price increases for eBooks; contract renewal rates for eBooks; use of special eBook platforms for smartphones and tablet computers; spending plans and current use of eBook reader such as Nook, Reader and Kindle; the role played by library consortia in eBooks; Continue reading Primary Research Group releases Library Use of eBooks 2011 Edition →

Admittedly, Raphael had some good things to say about how the publishers are at least willing to listen to the concerns coming from the public libraries and are even interested in continuing the dialog to resolve their own concerns, fears that Raphael even says are not just lip service or an effort to not cooperate with ebook lending.

Later in the show Greenfield said, based on his meetings with publishers, there is good news for libraries; publishers who make their ebooks available to libraries believe it helps, rather than hurts, their business and are planning to continue as well as expand their programs.

Her speaking tour included stops in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Dongguan,... Continue reading International Libraries Confronted by Ebook Library Lending →

In «Integrating and Balancing E & P: Big Picture Issues Made Real,» moderator Michael Santangelo, Electronic Resources Analyst in the Collection Development Department at the Brooklyn Public Library led panelists through a discussion covering several challenges that libraries face as demand for ebooks continues growing, even as collection budgets get cut or remain flaIn «Integrating and Balancing E & P: Big Picture Issues Made Real,» moderator Michael Santangelo, Electronic Resources Analyst in the Collection Development Department at the Brooklyn Public Library led panelists through a discussion covering several challenges that libraries face as demand for ebooks continues growing, even as collection budgets get cut or remain flain the Collection Development Department at the Brooklyn Public Library led panelists through a discussion covering several challenges that libraries face as demand for ebooks continues growing, even as collection budgets get cut or remain flat.

Despite growing frustration with the ebook pricing and availability policies of many publishers, U.S. libraries have continued to respond to growing demand from patrons by rapidly expanding their collections of ebooks, according to LJ and SLJs third annual «2012 Survey of Ebook Usage in U.S. Public Libraries» report, sponsored by Freaebook pricing and availability policies of many publishers, U.S. libraries have continued to respond to growing demand from patrons by rapidly expanding their collections of ebooks, according to LJ and SLJs third annual «2012 Survey of Ebook Usage in U.S. Public Libraries» report, sponsored by libraries have continued to respond to growing demand from patrons by rapidly expanding their collections of ebooks, according to LJ and SLJs third annual «2012 Survey of Ebook Usage in U.S. Public Libraries» report, sponsored by FreaEbook Usage in U.S. Public Libraries» report, sponsored by Libraries» report, sponsored by Freading.

Continue reading The long and winding road to DRM - free ebooks in academic libraries →

Continue reading Public libraries in Colorado to use the Odilo eBook platform for purchasing, management, and lending →

The statement added that Hachette will continue «working with libraries, Overdrive, and several other partners to gather information and explore various options for making HBGs ebooks available to readers in a rapidly changing digital world.»

«Looking ahead, we are continuing to talk about our future plans for ebook and digital audiobook availability for library lending with a number of partners providing these services,» said Erica Glass, in a prepared statement.

While MLS, MBLC, and IMLS absorbed the cost of the pilot and plan to continue subsidizing platform fees, libraries interested in participating in any ebook sharing partnership that emerges from this project will eventually have to pay for access.