Sentences with phrase «library patrons read»

What we would get is a lot of popular content of the type that public library patrons read, popular genre fiction of all types.

Second, Section 108 doesn't allow the library to hack the DRM in order to make the copy — not even if the library agrees to re-package the copy in a DRM scheme that lets a specific library patron read the e-book.

Not exact matches

We anticipate these One Buffalo branded new cards will attract patrons of all ages who want to take advantage of the variety of free services and resources available in our libraries that promote reading and learning as a way to succeed.»

3M Library Systems, creators of cloud - based ebook lending and a library - specific e-reader device for patron checkout, and OverDrive, the leading provider of ebooks,... [Read more...]

Today the Axis 360 platform now allows library patrons to have access to all library materials from the online catalog — whether physical or digital — and creates a convenient experience for borrowing and enjoying ebooks and digital audiobooks in the patron's favorite reading apps and on their device of choice.

In case you haven't heard about it, here's how it works: Library staffers across the country nominate the books coming out each month that they've really enjoyed reading and are most eager to recommend to library patrons.

Ebook distribution platform Smashwords, one of the top retailers for self - published and digitally published works, unveiled a new program today that will make it even easier and more lucrative for libraries to put indie authors» titles in the devices of digital reading patrons.

In an era where public libraries are trying to meet the digital needs of their patrons, it seems that obstacles keep cropping up for... [Read more...]

The Axis 360 Browser Reader will allow public and school libraries can utilize web ‐ access terminals as ebook reading stations so library patrons do not need to bring their own devices to read e-books at the library.

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...]

But with survey data from as recently as 2012 indicating that the majority of library patrons in the US didn't even know their public... [Read more...]

Instead of hedging their bets and only getting digital editions of the most popular titles (which are then always unavailable to most patrons), they can offer access to an entire library and not only allow multiple people to read the same book at once but also avoid paying for unpopular titles.

According to the article, some library patrons have decided never to borrow a book again after receiving an infested... [Read more...]

The new eBooks will be available for libraries to purchase on April 2nd and should give a dramatic boost in the sheer amount of great new reads for patrons.

Today the Axis 360 platform now allows library patrons to have access to all library... [Read more...]

Since the device has very limited capabilities, it is both the perfect device to prevent theft of expensive e-readers and the ideal device for library patrons who don't already own a fancier digital reading device.

The big aspect of this new library system is that patrons can read the books online via their internet browser.

The ongoing drama over the Big Six vs. Amazon has left a lot of libraries and their patrons waiting on... [Read more...]

At a time when libraries are already struggling to survive within the confines of dwindling budgets and patron apathy, the Big Six publishers haven't been very supportive of library lending, at least in their... [Read more...]

The Axis 360 browser reader is live right now for libraries who want to use it, but it remains to be seen if patrons can use it to read their e-books outside of the library.

This is tremendously useful for patrons borrowing audio content from the library, because they no longer have to download the audio file or a... [Read more...]

This new initiative allows Central Library patrons access to digital content, in - library hardware, and apps for borrowing and reading ebooks.

«By providing a high quality digital reading experience for library patrons, whether they are at the library or accessing the digital magazines remotely, Flipster offers a unique approach for experiencing content in popular magazines as well as extending library services in an exciting new way.

Ebook provider ebrary announced this morning that it has now added the Boston Library Consortium to its growing list of library systems that rely on the company to make publishers» titles available for online reading by its member patrons.

A Pew Internet study showed that only 31 % of patrons who stated that they actually visit their libraries» physical locations (as opposed to utilizing the library through a website or app) are there to read newspapers or magazines.

The 3M Cloud Library app does not require an Adobe ID, and lets patrons simply select their library and enter their library card number to gain access to the system and start reading.

Baker & Taylor Axis 360 is the definitive app that library patrons use to read books, listen to audio or watch streaming video.

The new library program will allow libraries to purchase ebooks directly from Kobo and allow its patrons to read them.

While libraries are concerned with meeting their budgets and offering relevant content in a way that keeps patrons looking to their libraries for material,... [Read more...]

Library patrons will be able to access eBooks remotely utilizing public - library compatible reading devices.

Free ebooks will achieve maximum exposure because a large amount of library patrons can read the book at once.

Even at Norwich I'm starting to get inquiries from patrons about whether they can read ebooks from the library on their mobile devices.

But even beyond featuring community authors, a library could find a way to engage it's own patrons in contests or even just a bulletin board with «what we're reading now» or something where customers could make recommendations.

Our patrons are going to increasingly come to us with e-readers that they got for the holidays or their birthday, wanting to see what the library is offering that they can read on their shiny new device.

The gist: The Soon to be Famous Illinois Author Project ™ shows that public libraries have an influence on what their patrons read.

The report suggests that coordinated aggregation by search engines would facilitate library patrons finding electronic books to borrow and read more easily.

«If selected via Library Journal's SELF - e curation process, the author's ebooks will become part of a unique discovery platform for participating public libraries across the United States that enables patrons to read ebooks on any device, at any time.

«Tens of thousands of people have read this book, and the libraries and patrons got it at no cost, thanks to Michael Malone and Sourcebooks,» said Potash.

With over 40,000 public library patrons currently reading the title, it would seem so.

Not only did patrons discover an author through the Big Library Read, individuals who found the title online due to increased traffic and sharing went to their local libraries and requested cards, increasing overall library traffic.

Currently, a large number of publishers have prevented or pulled their titles from eBook lending catalogs, the platforms that enable public library patrons to borrow digital editions of books on their own reading - enabled devices.

In the near future they will employ iPads and other Tablets that are tethered down to prevent theft and give patrons more options to read the content in the library.

This partnership opportunity offers competitively priced ebooks to avid digital readers as well as helping patrons feel good about their reading purchases, as they help the patrons» own libraries with each click.

35,000 librarians were invited to participate in the program, which will invite all of their library patrons to simultaneously use a single Sourcebooks title, The Four Corners of the Sky, between May 15th and June 1 in what the partnership is calling the «Big Library Read.»

It gives users a touchscreen platform that patrons can browse their libraries selection of content and then be sent to Android or iOS tablets to read the books.

«Our program gives patrons choice and allows libraries to extend digital reading to more people in their community.»

Libraries know that the vast majority of their patrons are using e-readers, smartphones and tablets and that PDF files are quite inflexible and not indicative of a fluid reading experience.

Still, library patrons will still be able to read stuff by Emily Giffin, Robert Jordan and Janet Evanovich.

Library patrons can check out these digital magazines and newspapers with a valid library card and read them through their NOOK account via a NOOK tablet device or Free NOOK Reading App available for a multitude of smartphones and tablets.

Publishers have imposed boycotts on ebook lending, issued impossible pricing strategies for digital content, and even removed titles from the lending catalogs, all of which have all left libraries at odds with the publishers as they struggle to provide quality reading content for their patrons.