Sentences with phrase «patrons access to ebooks»
Since 2008, that system has allowed public library patrons access to ebooks no matter which of the 15 branches they belong to.
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Many libraries have allowed patrons access to eBooks for a number of years, and while most publishers welcome them, some do no.
As a part of its Digital Library Community Project, San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) created digital wallpapers — virtual bookshelves that give patrons access to ebooks by simply scanning a QR code with a smartphone — that can be placed throughout the... Continue reading Digital Wallpapers Open Doors →
More than 15,000 public and university libraries acquire patron access to ebooks and audio downloads through OverDrive's catalog, and Penguin reiterated the decision it made several months ago when it announced that it would no longer allow new titles to be placed in OverDrive's catalog.
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Hoopla gives library patrons access to over 300,000 movies, TV shows, full music albums, audiobooks, and now they've just added ebooks and comics to their selections as well.
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.
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.
«We are excited patrons will now have access to even more of Macmillan's ebook catalog to borrow and enjoy,» said George Coe, President of Baker & Taylor's Library & Education division.
During the pilot program, Penguin will make its ebooks available to the libraries for one year with renewable terms, and library patrons will be able to access the collection remotely utilizing their personal devices, including PCs, iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), Nooks, and Android devices.
Patrons will be able to access to over 10,000 eBooks and residents will be able checkout 600 E-readers, 9 laptops and 40 tablets to read them on.
Millions of additional library patrons will soon be able to access ebooks published by Penguin.
This new initiative allows Central Library patrons access to digital content, in - library hardware, and apps for borrowing and reading ebooks.
One of the polarizing issues in the U.S. ebook market right now is the conflict over public library access to ebook titles for lending, but we may be able to take a lesson from Libranda's new partnership with OverDrive to afford access to new and bestselling ebook titles to library patrons in Spain.
«These partnerships exemplify our dedication to continually expanding our offerings, and we're proud to help libraries and their patrons gain simple access to the independent voices in eBooks.»
«Our enhanced perpetual access program is another way to ensure that libraries around the world have all of the options they need to build ebook collections to best serve their patrons.»
Patrons are able to access to over 10,000 eBooks and residents will be able checkout 600 E-readers, 9 laptops and 40 tablets to read them on.
One library received much attention for spending $ 23,400 for patron access to a single eBook title, «Fifty Shades of Grey.»
It offers library patrons seamless search and access to audiobooks from Acoustik, magazines from Zinio, and eBooks from OverDrive and Baker & Taylor's Axis 360 platform.
Library patrons will be able to access eBooks remotely utilizing public - library compatible reading devices.
Patrons will be able to access and check out these ebooks offsite using a 3M Cloud Library app on devices including iPhones, iPads, Nooks, and Android devices.
«This new partnership will enable us to significantly increase the number of eBooks in our collection and will make it possible for patrons to access Penguin's titles in the format that best suits them.»
Some book publishers, fearful that library ebook lending will cannibalize retail sales of books, are reluctant to supply ebooks to libraries at the very time that library patrons are clamoring for greater access to such materials.
Ingram Library Services, a leading provider of comprehensive services to public libraries, including access to over 16.5 M titles, has teamed up with ODILO, an internationally recognized leader and provider of technology and digital content for US libraries and schools, to expand the collections of multilingual eBooks and audiobooks for library patrons.
Libraries hiring «geeks» (programmers, developers, etc) to create software / programs / apps / whatever to store these ebooks and allow patrons to access them.
This emphasis on maintaining libraries comes alongside the introduction of digital lending provided by companies like OverDrive, Pressreader, and Zinio, which allow patrons to access ebooks, digital newspapers, and digital magazines without having to physically enter the library.
Unfortunately, a report that was released earlier this year showed that one way publishers are looking into protecting authors is to ban off - site or remote ebook lending, thereby requiring patrons to come into their local libraries in order to borrow ebooks, essentially destroying one of the key advantages to e-reading, namely, the portability and anywhere access to ebooks.
By adding the Bilbary button to their online catalogs, libraries can offer great ebook access to their patrons.
Library patrons were allowed to access ebooks remotely using e-readers or tablets with the 3M Cloud Library official app.
«With Axis 360, libraries know they are providing all their patrons the best and most options to access and experience ebooks.»
Libraries also need ways to catalog ebooks, store ebooks, and provide ebook access to patrons.
«There has been a strong eBook demand from library patrons and as we break new ground in mobile access and patron reach across North America, we will continue to advance our best - of - breed technology, while transforming the library experience with mobile access to the latest movies, TV shows, documentaries, educational videos and now eBooks,» said Jankowski.
Yet in order to get access, for instance, to Kindle ebooks through Amazon, patrons have to share some information with Amazon.
And although major publishers now seem to have come to terms with a need to make ebook access available to library patrons, the large subset of independent authors has found little joy among the stacks.
hoopla digital partners with public libraries across North America to provide patrons with online and mobile access to the service's collection of more than 600,000 eBooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, music, and more.
So far, this idea has not raised a lot of concerns from publishers who may just be happy that their works are out there for the reading public to enjoy, as OverDrive is still operating under the one - user check - out model in which only one patron at a time can access each ebook.
OverDrive has long been a source of material for public libraries to loan to their patrons, but yesterday at the Beijing International Book Fair held in China the leading ebook service unveiled its greater access program for school libraries.
Ebooks offer many new benefits to both libraries and their patrons and it's reasonable to look at what value the new things bring, such as instant access from home, and how that should be shared.
We are ready to give patrons of TLN member libraries a variety of options for accessing eBook content and to complement our existing digital offerings as we collaborate with Odilo on this new initiative.»
It gives individual readers or library patrons (at a participating institution) instant access to thousands of ebooks in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction categories, which can be downloaded to Android devices, Kindle, and iPads — 24x7.
SELF - e stands on the BiblioBoard platform, which is designed as an interface between libraries and their e-patrons — it's the system many libraries use to allow patrons to access ebooks, historical databases, learning materials, videos, and other digital library materials.
But, with yet another commercial service offering a sleek and easy - to - use ebook interface, libraries must enhance how their patrons access ebooks.
It gives library patrons access to thousands of ebooks in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction categories, which can be downloaded to Android, Kindle, and iOs tablets 24/7.
We have options which increase library ebook access for today's patrons — but the marketplace they create doesn't always reflect libraries» best interests, and that's going to affect tomorrow's patrons.
Some ebooks must be downloaded to a computer before they can be added to a device, meaning they're in - library access only for patrons who don't own computers.
Freading offers library patrons unlimited access to all ebooks in its catalog in a manner somewhat similar to Library Ideas» downloadable MP3 music service, Freegal.
True, it has become much simpler to actually download the ebook onto a device compared to the confusing process that it used to be, but many ebooks can only be accessed by one patron at a time despite the fact that it's not a physical item.
«These partnerships exemplify our dedication to continually expanding our offerings, and we're proud to help libraries and their patrons gain simple access to the independent voices in ebooks.»
During the 2016 Public Library Association conference in Denver, a panel updated attendees on the library ebook lending market and offered ideas to help patrons access more digital content.
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.
For the first time in the industry, library patrons can access audiobooks, magazines, and eBooks all in one easy - to - use mobile app Landover, MD, June 22, 2017 — Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the launch of RBdigital ™ — bringing together libraries» top - circulating digital media into a single mobile app.