Sentences with phrase «for library circulation»

The model is self regulatory: ebook lending can't «hurt sales» since the publisher is free to manipulate prices for library circulation on each individual title.

The new upgrade was implemented for all Axis 360 - enabled libraries and will serve as the platform for ongoing development and growth of Baker & Taylor's digital media library, which now has nearly 300,000 electronic titles available for library circulation.

Not exact matches

Maintaining access to public libraries is particularly needed by residents facing the challenges of coping with a struggling local and national economy who have increasingly turned to their public libraries for assistance, resulting in large increases in projected 2010 library use: visits rising 12 %, circulation rising 12 %, and public access computer use rising 92 % across the System vs. 2007 pre-recessionary levels.

The branch was open every weekday and circulation steadily increased as people applied for and received library cards.

September and October continue to be our strongest months for circulation of library materials.

«The pilot offers access to these brand names and more, with the benefit of insight on what has performed best in the consumer market and what will generate the most circulation for Cloud libraries... Macmillan can benefit from our community of engaged collection development librarians who talk up great books — old and new — across social networks.»

Any time a library can report an increase in circulation, patron engagement, offered services, and catalog content, it's a cause for celebration.

In even better news, every category of library size reported an overall increase in circulation for a total 2 % increase.

The books will be processed for circulation at the main library, branches throughout Davidson County, and for literary programs sponsored by the public library.

For example, Simon & Schuster doesn't license for e-book lending at all, and HarperCollins just introduced a policy to limit the number of loans per licensed e-book to 26, in an apparent move to mimic the lifespan of a physical book in library circulatiFor example, Simon & Schuster doesn't license for e-book lending at all, and HarperCollins just introduced a policy to limit the number of loans per licensed e-book to 26, in an apparent move to mimic the lifespan of a physical book in library circulatifor e-book lending at all, and HarperCollins just introduced a policy to limit the number of loans per licensed e-book to 26, in an apparent move to mimic the lifespan of a physical book in library circulation.

Cell phone book clubs could fit in with existing library programs and boost library - book circulation, which, even with a number of well - off «power readers» to raise the average in Alexandria, is only mediocre following years of underfunding for content.

Last week we discussed the new «cost - per - circulation» (CPC) model for public libraries — in which they can make e-books available to patrons and pay the publisher per «loan» instead of paying fixed fees to «acquire» titles as if they were print books (the «pretend it's print» or PIP model).

Librarians simply do not stand at their circulation counters all day, browsing some mythical massive catalog of book titles; even if an author has opted for a publishing route that will include his work in viewable catalogs for library distribution, that simply isn't how librarians discover titles.

Circulation reports are available for library staff to evaluate usage, borrowing habits, and demand for certain subjects and formats.

Christopher Platt, the Director of Collection & Circulation Operations mentioned that publishers often choose his library for pilots because of the sheer amount of visibility and internet ebook loans they get.

Which is why it boggles the mind that more libraries aren't fostering relationships with individuals who can stand to draw in patrons, provide free content for circulation, and offer educational opportunities: self - published authors.

Libraries are benefiting from One Copy, One User model for popular and evergreen titles that amortize the cost of titles across multiple years of circulation.

Um... purging of circulation records as soon as is practical is common practice in most U.S. libraries already and it has been for years.

This position serves as the person with primary responsibility for managing the daily circulation functions of the integrated library system (ILS).

«Baker & Taylor has a number of other enhancements — such as spoken word audio and other features — coming soon for Axis 360, to make more content readily available to more patrons, and to help libraries boost their circulation and better serve their communities,» Coe said.

January — Circulation records were smashed and for the first time ever, eBooks out - circulated audiobooks at libraries.

A great app experience creates happy patrons, which in turn means more circulation and more users for the library.»

Overall circulation has grown 12 % year - over-year (through June 30th) to more than 108 million checkouts for all digital media across all OverDrive libraries and schools.

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 CourFor 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 Courfor 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 →

At this point, the ideal arrangement would be the ability to license any title for perpetual access and to license the same title for a set number of circulations or a set time period, combining the library's need to build its collection and to meet current popular demand.

With ebooks and license agreements, they can essentially opt not do business with libraries (by not allowing circulation as a permitted activity under the license offered) or charge libraries at differential (much higher) rates, as well as manipulating availability (for example, no bestsellers in the library till a year after consumer release).

Random House has countered this claim saying, «Our publishing house, which is the only one of the Big Six to make its ebooks available without restriction for library lending, is setting the library ebook price with «far less definitive, encompassing circulation data» than the sell - through information used to determine retail pricing.»

The staff member responsible for selecting books for a genre or subject area reviews each submission, but DeRonne says that the library will accept most books, as long as they meet the Chicago - area requirements and the books are bound in such a way that they can withstand circulation.

Seems Random House has libraries between a rock and a hard place: first with pricing then by cutting off other means for libraries to get ebooks for circulation.

Applebaum said that the publishing house, which is the only one of the Big Six to make its ebooks available without restriction for library lending, is setting the library ebook price with «far less definitive, encompassing circulation data» than the sell - through information used to determine retail pricing.

In the library, what about an e-book pricing model that lets you lend 25 copies for the first few months, retiring licenses as demand wanes, until you only have one or two copies for circulation at the end of the first year?

«We know that's the biggest category of circulation for our ebook collection,» Ferris says, although the library considered other genres.

For libraries, eResource Central enables cost savings and simplifies the process of delivering content from multiple sources and formats to users by managing licensing and access rights; automatically updating metadata for library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and deliveFor libraries, eResource Central enables cost savings and simplifies the process of delivering content from multiple sources and formats to users by managing licensing and access rights; automatically updating metadata for library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and delivefor library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and delivery.

For libraries and library staff, eResource Central enables cost savings and simplifies the process of delivering content of disparate sources and formats to users by managing licensing and access rights; maintaining MARC records and metadata for library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and creatiFor libraries and library staff, eResource Central enables cost savings and simplifies the process of delivering content of disparate sources and formats to users by managing licensing and access rights; maintaining MARC records and metadata for library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and creatifor library e-resources; integrating e-resource usage into circulation reporting; and managing electronic content acquisition and creation.

With our price adjustments announced March 1 we are now doing the same for our library e-pricing, albeit with far less definitive, encompassing circulation data than the sell - through information we use to determine our retail pricing for e-titles.

It can not be used to access additional collections purchased by the local library or for circulation activities.

If you don't have any lying around, try your local library for discarded books (do NOT cut up a library book in circulation!).

The book for May is «A man called Ove» by Fredrick Backman Copies of the book are available at the library circulation desk.

For the past two years or so, I have been pointing out that while magazine digital edition circulation has been stagnant (or even declining), and eBooks sales have been either falling (if you believe the major publishers) or else growing more slowly (when you take into account Amazon and self - publishing), something else has also been going on: library systems are moving toward digital collections.

SELF - e provides L.A.'s self published authors a wonderful opportunity to submit their e-book for circulation at LAPL, libraries throughout California, and possibly libraries nationwide.

Earlier in the year, HarperCollins had created a brouhaha in the library world by changing the acquisition terms of its ebooks for libraries from licensing to 26 circulations before an ebook would have to be purchased again.

Polaris Library Systems, a trusted provider of technology solutions for academic, private and public libraries, will employ OverDrive's Discovery APIs and Circulation APIs (application programming interfaces) to create a more desirable, seamless patron experience for libraries with an OverDrive e-content subscription.

From Polaris: Polaris Library Systems will employ OverDrive's Discovery APIs and Circulation APIs (application programming interfaces) to create a more desirable, seamless patron experience for libraries with an OverDrive e-content subscription.

Under this model, a book is licensed by the library; a patron comes in and downloads that book for a set circulation period.

Access to good data on key metrics such as circulation and student visits always helps make a better case for the important role libraries play on campus.

OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), the leading eBook and audiobook platform for libraries and schools, announced today that circulation of eBooks, audiobooks and other digital media increased 33 % in 2014 to 137 million checkouts, while web traffic and discoverability similarly increased, especially on mobile devices.

If your goal is to increase circulation at the library, then asking people at community events if they would like to sign up for a library card is a reasonable approach.

When it comes to ebooks many publishers still keep their hot titles from library circulation, making it ever more difficult for libraries to remain relevant to patrons who want access to access a full range of titles.

In addition to Booklist, select reviews are distributed to No Shelf Required, a popular website for librarians interested in ebooks; Douglas County Libraries, a major Colorado library system (8 million annual circulation) that buys many of BlueInk's recommended titles.

In a move likely to increase e-book circulation at libraries across the country, Overdrive has partnered with Google to ensure users searching for books can see whether or not they are available electronically at their local library.