Sentences with phrase «library ebook license»

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eBook availability in EU libraries varies significantly from country to country depending upon factors such as the funding available for library purchasing, indigenous publishing practice, library governance structure and preferred licensing regimes.

There are no consistent licensing terms for libraries to purchase eBooks and many publishers have yet to opt into the idea that distributing their digital content does not devalue the product.

Much like the headache of licensing ebooks to libraries stateside, Japanese patrons and librarians have been frustrated by the lack of bestselling and new release content available for digital lending, for many of the same reasons that publishers in the US have balked at making their entire catalogs available to libraries, namely fears that print sales will decline.

From licensing agreements over how many ebook checkouts a single library can use to how to put audio content on patrons» personal devices, the options have been not only limited, they've been somewhat cost prohibitive.

Others will not even allow libraries to purchase their digital editions, with concerns over how the ebooks will be licensed to the libraries.

According to Library Journal's «2013 Report on E-Books in Public Libraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a coLibraries», where 89 % of US public libraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a colibraries offer eBooks, collection size and circulation have increased: 45 % increase in median number of e-books between 2012 (5,080) and 2013 (7,380) 145 % circulation increase from 2011 to 2012 (with anticipated 2013 increase of +38.9 %) These numbers reflect all points of access, including those directly licensed or purchased by an individual library and those available through a consortium.

The main purpose of our new report, «Ebook Licensing Guide for Public Libraries and Publishers,» resulting from the collaboration between Publishing Perspectives, the leading international book publishing news and opinion magazine; Bookwire, a platform specializing in the worldwide distribution of more than 100,000 ebooks and audiobooks of more than 1.000 publishers from around the world, and Dosdoce.com, a company specializing in the development of digital business models, is to provide professionals in the book world with a broader insight into the numerous opportunities offered by new ebook licensing models and to dissipate any doubts or preconceived ideas in relation to those moEbook Licensing Guide for Public Libraries and Publishers,» resulting from the collaboration between Publishing Perspectives, the leading international book publishing news and opinion magazine; Bookwire, a platform specializing in the worldwide distribution of more than 100,000 ebooks and audiobooks of more than 1.000 publishers from around the world, and Dosdoce.com, a company specializing in the development of digital business models, is to provide professionals in the book world with a broader insight into the numerous opportunities offered by new ebook licensing models and to dissipate any doubts or preconceived ideas in relation to thosLicensing Guide for Public Libraries and Publishers,» resulting from the collaboration between Publishing Perspectives, the leading international book publishing news and opinion magazine; Bookwire, a platform specializing in the worldwide distribution of more than 100,000 ebooks and audiobooks of more than 1.000 publishers from around the world, and Dosdoce.com, a company specializing in the development of digital business models, is to provide professionals in the book world with a broader insight into the numerous opportunities offered by new ebook licensing models and to dissipate any doubts or preconceived ideas in relation to those moebook licensing models and to dissipate any doubts or preconceived ideas in relation to thoslicensing models and to dissipate any doubts or preconceived ideas in relation to those models.

The library will therefore have to decide whether each ebook will come under a non-concurrent single user license (the only one possible with print books), allowing access to one user only, i.e. as occurs with printed books, or whether it will allow multiple users access to the same eBook simultaneoebook will come under a non-concurrent single user license (the only one possible with print books), allowing access to one user only, i.e. as occurs with printed books, or whether it will allow multiple users access to the same eBook simultaneoeBook simultaneously.

An interesting idea I have seen around licensing ebooks is unglue.it, still in alpha, where libraries contribute money, Kickstarter style, to buy creative commons ebook rights by title (or group of titles).

They have recently reconfirmed their commitment to license ebooks to libraries, although they have stated that there will be a rise in the price.

The ebooks being borrowed by Amazon customers aren't the same ePUB files being licensed to libraries via Overdrive, they're Amazon's files that they're allowing their customers to access via a marketing partnership with local libraries.

Libraries that do business with them often have their website automatically populated with the audiobooks, videos, and eBooks they have licensed for their collections.

This report discusses what libraries must consider before they will license and agree to for the long - term, permanent purchase and use of ebooks.

(2) Libraries should have an option to effectively own the ebooks they purchase via licensing agreements.

Here, let me summarize a report (from January 25, 2013) from the Digital Content & Libraries Working Group (DCWG) that discusses the 15 items in The Ebook Business Model Scorebook used to create library licensing agreements or contracts.

Also in the discussions was the policy on ebook licensing rights that allow libraries to retain ownership after purchasing a digital title for their catalogs through 3M, even if opting to select a competitor for ebooks later on.

In stead of selling an ebook (usage license) it should really be some kind of rent agreement (like when you rent a library - book) if the publishers do not want to transfer any rights / ownership to the buyers.

Prior to the merger of Penguin and Random House in July 2013, the two publishers had entirely different terms for library licensing of their ebooks.

We are actively working to persuade libraries to purchase titles - and keep them forever - through our service, instead of continually licensing ebooks at higher prices from other services.

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 →

For clarification - there are 9 regional library boards in Nova Scotia; only one board, the South Shore Public Libraries board, is boycotting Random House ebook licenses.

While it is possible to construct perpetual license agreements that make provision for digital preservation and to develop communitywide preservation mechanisms (as has been done with scholarly journals, where research libraries are usually the dominant part of the marketplace), we are far away from seeing such enabling terms and conditions in mass - market ebook licenses.

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).

Like the United States and Canada, Australia has struggled with ebook prices that are too high, platforms with unpredictable fees, and licenses that are hostile to libraries, users, and authors alike.

«Libraries will be pleased that the combined Penguin Random House license will ensure perpetual access to e-titles, and all will... Continue reading ALA Responds to Penguin Random House Ebook Licensing Announcement →

Here's how libraries can legally lend ebooks without having to abide by a publisher's restrictions or licensing:

In February 2011, HarperCollins Publishers made a startling announcement that rocked the library world: it would impose a restriction on ebook titles limiting them to twenty - six individual check - outs, after which time the license would expire and the library would have to repurchase the title.

One of the big issues facing public libraries is how to handle the ebook revolution when most of the «Big 6» publishers will not license ebooks to libraries under any conditions.

Look at all the things Libraries will have to pay for — eReaders, eBooks, licenses, buildings, staff, and so forth.

Only Harper Collins and Random House currently license frontlist ebooks to libraries in the U.S. Hachette licenses backlist titles only.

I thought some publishers also had — or were thinking about implementing — restrictions on how many times an ebook could be checked out before the library would be required to buy a new copy / license.

Due to the price of the ebooks, most libraries are nervous about licensing too many, especially since they have to continuously pay to keep the book in stock.

The best way to increase this sum is to make ebooks less expensive and more available to libraries, which will in turn make them more willing to purchase additional licenses.

However, the issue is that, aside from it being very difficult to convince libraries to license ebooks, there is currently little opportunity for authors.

We hope more publishers will consider ebook business models that license ebooks to libraries on reasonable terms at fair prices.

The meetings also were helpful for ALA representatives as they provided opportunities for publishers to discuss their concerns with licensing ebooks to libraries.

Other pilot terms are expected to continue, including a one - year expiration date on ebooks licensed to libraries and library... Continue reading Penguin Revisits Library Pilot Terms →

The publisher has imposed a 26 loan limit on ebooks licensed to libraries, at that...

The publisher has imposed a 26 loan limit on ebooks licensed to libraries, at that point the license will expire and a new license will have to be purchased to enable further loans.

«In their last complete fiscal year, public libraries independently purchased or licensed a mean of 1,933 ebook volumes (median 565) and spent on average $ 57,342 (median $ 13,002) on them,» the report explains.

At the time, Penguin spokesperson Erica Glass released a statement to the press citing security concerns, and by February 2012, the publisher had temporarily stopped all ebook licensing to libraries.

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.

In a saturated and non-consolidated field, Recorded Books hopes to distinguish itself with a platform that will allow publishers to set their ebook licensing terms for libraries on a title - by - title and market - by - market basis, and then analyze the impact of those decisions by comparing circ and consumer sales at the zip code level.

For example, a publisher could decide that new ebook titles by bestselling authors will have a 26 loan cap, while a new title by a new author might be licensed to libraries at a promotional rate with no cap.

In a saturated and non-consolidated field, Recorded Books hopes to distinguish itself with an ebook sales platform that will allow publishers to set their licensing terms for libraries on a title - by - title and market - by - market basis, and then analyze the impact of those decisions by comparing library circ and consumer sales at the zip code level.

Houghton also sounded a forceful call for librarians take a stand against ebooks locked up in restrictive DRM or licensed under unfavorable terms, saying that if these issues aren't fixed by the time a contract is up, her library will simply refuse to renew.

Unfortunately for libraries, that growth has led many of the largest publishing houses to take a very guarded approach with the field — offering libraries ebook titles at a significant markup, licensing titles only with restrictive terms or embargo periods, or simply refusing to enter into ebook agreements with libraries at all.

Publishers that are reluctant or unwilling to license ebooks and other digital content to libraries have expressed concern about the lack of «friction» in digital transactions.

Penguin Random House today announced a new unified, companywide terms of sale (TOS) policy for ebook licenses sold to public, school, and other libraries working with approved ebook vendors in the United States and Canada.

Librarian Jessamyn West wrote at librarian.net in a 2012 article «Let's Be Honest about the Ebook Situation» that several large publishers, including Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette Book Group, refused to sell or license ebooks to libraries.