Sentences with phrase «protect ebook access»

Right now, we have lots of options which protect ebook access via established distribution chains and publisher agreements — but they also limit it through DRM, restricted format support, and outright refusal by some publishers to sell ebooks to libraries.

Not exact matches

Clifford Lynch, executive director of the Coalition for Networked Information, called the library ebook situation «appalling,» explaining that denying libraries unfettered access to ebooks threatens the library mission to «preserve cultural heritage, provide accommodation for people with disabilities, and protect individual privacy,» according to the report.

The Kobo Aura ONE features a 7.8 inch HD Carta E Ink touchscreen; 8 GB of on - board memory to hold up to 6,000 eBooks; ComfortLight PRO technology to reduce blue - light exposure and protect eyes for the best nighttime reading experience; built - in, one - touch OverDrive library lending access; and waterproof HZO Protection ™.

DRM - protected, hard - to - use, expensive, ebooks), are based on the idea that individual students and scholars all have access to materials on an equal basis, materials paid for collectively by the institution.

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.

On March 12, 2013 all remaining DRM - protected eBooks will be set to Private Access, temporarily removing them from the Lulu marketplace until placed back into General or Direct Access by the author.

Since Social DRM protected eBooks do not require specific software to be accessed, like Adobe DRM does, it is far more compatible across devices.

That means you can access your ebooks like you would messages in Gmail or photos in Picasa — using a free, password - protected Google account with unlimited ebooks storage.

Adobe Digital Editions will keep the two separate: if you download an eBook protected using a Vendor ID or Bookseller ID, then you'll be prompted to access using that ID.

Protecting your tablet from scratches, dust, shock and fingerprint Designed with a stand to prop up your Tablet while you watch movies, read ebooks or watch presentations Unique design allows easy access to all buttons, controls and ports without having to remove the skin Protect surface against abrasion and cover scratch Very easy to install, convenient to use Specifications: Type: Folding Folio Case Material: PU Synthetic Leather Available Color: Black, Navy, Purple, White Compatible Brand: For Sony Compatible Model: For Sony Xperia Tablet Z2 10.1 Note: Colors may not appear exactly as seen on photo in real life due to variations between the computer monitors and naked eye color difference.

Most eBook retailers protect their books with DRM, which prevents other readers from accessing the content.