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.
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 circulation.
«The release of axisReader shows again that Baker & Taylor is committed to developing technologies that
boost library circulation and give patrons a superior library experience.»
Jeannette Woodward, author of a number of books, including The Transformed Library: E-Books, Expertise, and Evolution said «Trade publishers have always had an unrealistic idea
of library circulation,» she says.
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.
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.
Over the past five years that Geis has been using book talks at North Trail Elementary School in Farmington, Minnesota, the school has seen an uptick in reading fluency and
library circulation.
They do not count towards your checkout limit and do not expire, although they do count towards
the library circulation system.
The American Library Association has been in negotiation for over a year with several powerhouse publishers to allow their eBooks to become part of
library circulation.
The book for May is «The art of racing in the rain» by Garth Stein Copies of the book are available at
the library circulation desk.
The book for May is «A man called Ove» by Fredrick Backman Copies of the book are available at
the library circulation desk.
Evaluated and assessed the efficacy of
library circulation, usage, and minutes spent reading for multiple grade levels within campus on an ongoing basis