Sentences with phrase «public library catalogs»

Available for both Windows and Mac PCs, it hooks into public library catalogs and lets you download Kindle books through Amazon.

Not exact matches

Three inserts cover the DVD: a unique redemption code and general directions for accessing the included UltraViolet stream of the film, your Sony Rewards code (part of a booklet advertising the book and other Sony products), and finally a PIN entitling you to 5 free song downloads at SonyMusicPass.com, an especially nice touch for those whose public libraries do not participate with Freegal and give you a few free downloads from the same limited Sony catalog every week.

During the week of April 16, the Huntley Area Public Library and our partner libraries will be transitioning to a new library catalog.

For instance, in March 2012, nearly 60 percent of readers browsed — defined as exploring the catalog without a targeted search term — public library ebook collections to discover new content.

As library ebook lending for both academic and public institutions continues to make steady progress, libraries are finally able to «shop» the competition to provide the best user experience for their patrons, the largest catalogs of bestselling titles, and investigate the available features of different platforms.

OverDrive, the world's largest provider of digital content to academic and public libraries, announced a new partnership today that will increase its catalog of offered titles, specifically in key areas of business, science, and research.

While the struggle for a satisfactory condition continues in the world of ebook lending for public libraries, some companies are still managing to make progress with digital catalogs.

ST. PETERSBURG — The Pinellas County Public Libraries have announced their change to a new online catalog system effective Friday (March 25).

In that way, it's useful in the way that a card catalog used to be useful at the public library.

This service registers the book with the Library of Congress Catalog, allowing public library systems to look up information on your book to identify the publisher, should they become interested in ordering the book.

In a special report [pdf] released in July 2010 on ebooks for public libraries, the Council of State Library Agencies (COSLA) endorsed the exploration of OPDS Catalogs.

Unlike in the US where an author is only paid when a library purchases a particular title for lending from its catalog, under the UK law Public Lending Right, authors are compensated at each patron checkout, as well.

Since the public libraries are seeing a spike in ebook borrowing and Amazon's catalog is growing exponentially, it's probably pretty safe to assume that reading consumers are enjoying the ability to borrow digital content from their local libraries and online retailers.

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.

All of the Big Six publishers who had previously allowed their titles to be borrowed through OverDrive's catalog to public libraries pulled their digital editions in 2011 amid concerns about ebook piracy and the interests of the authors.

DISCARD 2 a novel self - published by Create Space has found it's way into the Philadelphia PA Free Library & the Cincinnati - Hamilton County OH Library & Montgomery County PA & Chester County PA, and World library catalog systems.It is also carried by Baker and Taylor, plus included in the Haverford, Upper Merion, and Radnor Township public libraries.

Kindles: Amazon has a larger catalog of modern books because amazon has been in the e-book market longer than anyone other.They have 2,00,000 Kindle exclusive e-books with many from the famous authors who publish directly via amazon.There are not many choices to buy e-books for the kindle from other stores or free book sites.The bought books are stored in the cloud.Just keep the local copies of the books.You can also lend a book to a friend once for 14 days.Amazon also has kindle lending library which is currently available only to amazon prime subscribers.Thus via this service borrow books and read without buying.You can also read e-books loaned from the public libraries.Getting the loaded books onto the device is simpler on kindle unlike the nook.The books can easily be downloaded wirelessly via whisper sync service (an AT&T 3G powered connection).

OverDrive, which provides a full catalog of ebooks for public and school libraries to lend their patrons to over 15,000 libraries, was stunned this week when Penguin Group demanded that all of their titles be pulled from OverDrive's catalog, claiming that it had «security concerns.»

«Public libraries offer for lending a small fraction of publishers» eBook or audiobook catalogs,» said Erica Lazzaro, OverDrive Director of Publisher Relations.

Not having an ISBN number will hinder your ability to get your e-book in the public library or listed in the Overdrive catalog.

If you work in a school or public library and are responsible for populating your catalog with new content, this list will undoubtedly serve... [Read more...]

If you work in a school or public library and are responsible for populating your catalog with new content, this list will undoubtedly serve as a launchpad.

This model, already used in US public libraries is a highly desirable solution for readers (better value proposition, absolute freedom to follow their interests) and for publishers (utilize the full value of their catalog, bring life to the long tail).

A high - tech update to the traditional Bookmobile, this community outreach vehicle is for public libraries and schools to promote their digital catalog of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming video to their communities.

My public library has integrated catalog, Kindle & BN have similar displays for both print and digital books, so I'm not sure why it would be good to put e-Books in a separate «shelf» experience.

Making your books available to public, corporate, and school libraries will help increase the odds that a new reader will discover and love the work, and go on to read the rest of your catalog.

As a result of the successful partnering with the Los Angeles Public Library and Cuyahoga County Public Library, Penguin is now making its full eBook catalog, including DK titles, available to all public libraries using AxiPublic Library and Cuyahoga County Public Library, Penguin is now making its full eBook catalog, including DK titles, available to all public libraries using AxiPublic Library, Penguin is now making its full eBook catalog, including DK titles, available to all public libraries using Axipublic libraries using Axis 360.

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.

Unlike in the US where an author is only paid when a library purchases a particular title for lending from its catalog, under the UK law Public Lending Right, authors are... [Read more...]

At this year's BookExpo America event, OverDrive CEO Steve Potash had some high praise for Hachette's recent embracing of library lending, making 100 % of its catalog available to all public and school libraries who partner for digital content.

Last month Hoopla Digital expanded their catalog of ebooks and audiobooks that are available for free through public libraries by signing a deal with Open Road Integrated Media.

Via Overdrive Press Release — Capitalizing on the latest advances in eBook technology and popular catalog availability, public libraries saw digital checkouts rise again to record levels in -LSB-...].

AlfaReader contains built - in OPDS client that allows easily add books from public OPDS Catalogs to your library and download electronic books.

Note: For your convenience we have included online school library catalog links for public schools that are not RILINK members.

Macmillan announced last week that it is adding its frontlist titles to its backlist pilot for public libraries, making its complete ebook catalog available for the first time.

McGraw - Hill Professional, a division of McGraw Hill Education, and OverDrive announced today that the publisher's professional ebook catalog is now available for K — 12 school libraries and public libraries worldwide.

The Digital Bookmobile supports our public library and school partners in promoting their digital catalog of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming video to their communities.

CLEVELANDJanuary 8, 2015Capitalizing on the latest advances in eBook technology and popular catalog availability, public libraries saw digital checkouts rise again to record levels in 2014.

The Marina Virtual Catalog searches Maryland public libraries and shows you the availability of the item.

One way this issue is managed is by partnering with an e-book distributor such as OverDrive, which manages an array of digital content for 18,000 libraries and schools in 21 countries, including 15,000 in the United States.47 OverDrive generally charges public libraries a set fee for use of their checkout system, as well as a fee per title for patrons to borrow.48 The OverDrive catalog for libraries now includes 700,000 copyrighted e-book, audiobook, music, and video titles in 52 languages.

Traditionally, libraries have self - published ``... bibliographies, facsimiles, and catalogs...» [2] However, it is only recently that public libraries have begun to extend self - publishing workshops, software, and resources for patrons, specifically targeting community involvement in the publishing process.

Simon & Schuster lauched a one - year pilot program this spring in which it made its entire e-book catalog available to three public libraries in New York City.

Simon & Schuster, together with The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the Queens Library, announced today a one - year pilot program under which the publishing company's complete catalog of ebooks will be made available to the libraries.

You can also do no - cost searches for library holdings of criminal procedure codes in public catalogs such as WorldCat.org, AMICUS (Canada), COPAC (UK union catalog), and the Karlsruhe Virtual Catalog (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, all national catalogs worldwide, electronic full texts / eBooks, book trade, including second - hand, used catalog), and the Karlsruhe Virtual Catalog (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, all national catalogs worldwide, electronic full texts / eBooks, book trade, including second - hand, used Catalog (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, all national catalogs worldwide, electronic full texts / eBooks, book trade, including second - hand, used books),

The public can still access the EPA's documents collection via these avenues: — National Environmental Publications Information System (NEPIS)-- EPA Libraries catalog

Taught first - time visitors how to browse the library catalog by using the OPAC (Online Public Access Ccatalog by using the OPAC (Online Public Access CatalogCatalog)

Communicate and collaborate with Mass Library System / Commonwealth Catalog coordinators among participating Massachusetts libraries and public library...

KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Over one year of hands - on experience as a Library Aide • Well - versed in servicing library patrons using specific techniques and software • Hands on experience in using automated library systems • Competent in assisting patrons in use of public access catalogs and library computer systems • Bilingual: Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Spanish • Computer: MS Office Applications, Library Management Software