Sentences with phrase «library patrons who»

Prior to 2011, e-book borrowers were able to check out several formats of e-books from their local libraries — including ePub, the free, «universal» e-book standard set by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) since 2007, used by Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Sony, and Google Books.50 However, e-book borrowers could not check out books on Amazon's Kindle, the predominant e-reader at the time.51 In 2011, however, Amazon partnered with OverDrive, and in September 2011 library patrons who own Kindles were able to borrow Kindle books from public and school libraries in the United States.52

As a result, one controversy surrounding Kindle Library Lending is that library patrons who choose to download a Kindle e-book are redirected to Amazon's website, where they must log in with an Amazon account (as opposed to completing the entire process within their library's system).

Kindle Library Lending, which became available September 21, 2011, allows library patrons who own Kindles to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 public and school libraries in the United States.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Syracuse library patrons who are under 18 will no longer face fines for overdue materials.

Because the explosion of e-books, both traditionally and self - published, has created a dilemma for libraries as well as authors hoping to get their books in libraries, this plan could offer libraries a way to become involved in self - publishing while supporting both independent authors and library patrons who would like to have access to independently published books.

How about connecting local authors with library patrons who'd like to serve as beta readers or proof - readers?

When I hear a book review on NPR or read one on a blog, and then I search for that book in NYPL Kindle titles, and then I add myself to the waitlist after 50 or 100 other library patrons who already heard the NPR review and grabbed that title.

See, unlike HC, I believe that you can not build a future for e-books or their authors at the expense of today's library patrons who will be tomorrow's e-book buyers.

This new venture is directed at taking away the barriers to reading for a lot of people, specifically public library patrons who are currently still at the whim of the publishers when it comes to ebook lending.

3M is enabling public libraries to loan out ebooks via on - site Discovery Terminals and the upcoming 3M e-reader device that library patrons who do not already own a reading - enabled device can check - out from the local library.

This new capability would mean that library patrons who own one of the bestselling e-reader devices on the market would have the same access to public library digital lending that other device owners currently enjoy, ending the frustration for both patrons and librarians alike.

library patrons who borrow ebooks go on to purchase 3.2 additional books per month, and a majority (57 %) would consider buying ebooks found on a library website

This new venture is directed at taking away the barriers of reading for a lot of people, specifically public library patrons who are currently still at the whim of the publishers when it comes to ebook lending.

The 3M e-readers were also on hand, devices that are designed for public library patrons who do not already have a digital reading enabled device to enjoy the convenience of ebook lending.

Aside from the very obvious benefit to the growing number of library patrons who only access the catalog of titles electronically, this program has some additional features such as access to foreign language periodicals and a highlighted list of very popular favorites.

How about connecting local authors with library patrons who want to volunteer as beta readers or proof - readers?

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.

It has been designed especially for library patrons who want to browse the latest issues of popular magazines.

«The Public» is set in the Midwest during a brutal cold front, which prompts a group of homeless library patrons who refuse to leave Cincinnati's downtown public library at closing time when they learn that emergency shelters have reached capacity.

Is a library patron who «borrows» 402 volumes and never returns them (and scores a three - year prison sentence) a book lover?

Not exact matches

Gourmet coffeehouses are credited with starting the revolution in American coffee tastes from a bottomless «cup of Joe» endlessly refilled by waitresses who called patrons «honey» to specialized varieties of coffee beans meticulously roasted, blended and brewed at just the right water temperature in the hushed tones of a library.

The most popular titles represent the borrowing habits of approximately 260,000 library patrons of all ages who use the 38 local public libraries and the «Library on Wheels» bookmobile.

The Library, one of the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries, wishes to thank all of their patrons who patiently waited for the completion of repair work.

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.»

«The books are spread out on grass mats beneath an acacia tree, and the library patrons, often barefoot, sometimes joined by goats or donkeys, gather with great excitement to choose their books,» writes Hamilton, who wrote a novel about the library.

«Having interactive boards lets the media specialists and students use library materials to create questions and quizzes and develop entertaining ideas that will hopefully attract more patrons to the library media center,» reported Judy Serritella, an experienced elementary and high school media specialist who is coordinator of library media services for the Georgia Department of Education in Atlanta, Georgia

A paid rental option could bring much - needed money into libraries» strained coffers, resulting in a better service to patrons who can pay and, with this improved funding, a better free service for those who can't.

But according to data gathered this month based on users» ratings of digital library lending apps, OverDrive has come out as the clear favorite among patrons who reviewed the app.

That means libraries are going to become even less relevant to patrons who are already leaving in droves, as they won't stock current bestsellers, knowing that their meager budgets can be spared if they wait to make new book purchases.

The concerns raised by some parties are that the ease of ebook borrowing to handheld devices will have a dramatic impact on libraries, specifically in a massive reduction of the numbers of patrons who need to actually go to their local community libraries.

If Overdrive developed its own cheap reader and allowed libraries to loan the devices out to patrons who did not have an e-reader or tablet, the company could win in more ways than one.

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.

OverDrive, one of the leading sources of loanable digital content for public and school libraries, was represented by Potash, who spoke about the statistics that show library patrons are more likely to purchase a title after having borrowed the ebook.

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.

Patrons of libraries who partner with hoopla digital can access this dynamic content anytime on their smartphones, tablets and laptops.

(Also, the more speaking you do at libraries, the better your bookstore sales will be, because at least some of the patrons who come hear about your book at your library talk will then go out and purchase the book at their local bookstore.

The libraries are having enough issues ensuring that their interface with living, breathing patrons who use the library is as frictionless as possible.

ODILO is dedicated to closing this gap by turning over control of the user experience to libraries who know their patrons best,» said ODILO CEO and Founder Rodrigo Rodriguez.

The publishers who are currently not participating in the library ebook market all seem to be worrying about the lack of «friction» in the library ebook lending transaction as far as the patrons are concerned.

«Many libraries are torn between expanding their digital offerings on the latest platforms and still providing quality resources for patrons who may lack experience with technology or the means to own the latest devices.»

A few staff members at the library decided to create a fake library patron called Chuck Finley, who «checked out» 2,361 book over nine months in an effort to boost the circulation stats of the library's classic books.

If your laptop does not have wi - fi built in, patrons who are 13 years or older with a valid library card can check out Chromebooks to use in the library to access wi - fi.

Any library who has a lot of fans of Penguin authors is going to have a lot of unhappy patrons.

No, not all libraries who rely on OverDrive's catalog to supply ebooks for their patrons can have the same content.

This is exciting news not only for patrons who may wish to enjoy Japanese - language titles, but also for OverDrive's academic and K12 library partners.

The response to this program has been tremendous, especially from the library communities who have seen an influx of patrons looking for the book, which makes perfect sense given that the book is about creating a budget, living within one's means, and stretching one's income in order to be able to pay bills while still saving money.

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.

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.

The key difference, of course, is that Smashwords» titles are on average far less cost prohibitive than traditionally published titles, making them a more enticing choice for libraries who want to provide their patrons with an abundance of content.

In this changing landscape, public libraries are trying to adjust their services to these new realities while still serving the needs of patrons who rely on more traditional resources.