The American Library Association Annual conference in Las Vegas is wrapping up and Good e-Reader was live on the scene. We checked out all of the emerging trends for the modern digital library, such as pay per use and the rise of audiobooks. Simon and Schuster rolling out their nationwide plan was also the topic of heavy conversation.13,000 attendees participated in the … [Read more...] about The American Library Association Annual 14 – In Pictures
Libraries Starting to Adopt Pay Per Use for Digital Content
Library Collection Managers often have to buy the titles they want to make available to their patrons. eBooks, audiobooks, music and streaming movies all have to be purchased in advance in order to have them included in the catalog to be loaned out. Sometimes the digital offerings take up a tremendous amount of capital and if a librarian is out of touch with the needs of the … [Read more...] about Libraries Starting to Adopt Pay Per Use for Digital Content
Should Barnes and Noble and Kobo Suspend their Self-Publishing Programs?
Barnes and Noble and Kobo have been running their self-publishing programs for a number of years. The two companies do very little to promote their services via the standard PR channels and most authors are blissfully unaware they even exist. Should they continue to develop their indie author business or should they abandon them in attempt to refocus their efforts on their … [Read more...] about Should Barnes and Noble and Kobo Suspend their Self-Publishing Programs?
Digital Audiobooks the Latest Emerging Trend in Libraries
The American Library Association Annual conference every year is the perfect avenue to gauge emerging trends. During the 2014 event in Las Vegas, three trends eclipsed all others that had the entire floor buzzing with anticipation. Pay per Use, Libraries as Retail and Audiobooks were the largest issues that had keynote speeches and companies devoted to digital.3m Cloud … [Read more...] about Digital Audiobooks the Latest Emerging Trend in Libraries
Libraries Begin to Adopt Self-Publishing
Libraries have traditionally been a destination to borrow books, digital content and to train the community via various outreach programs. You can now add self-publishing to the libraries arsenal via a new system developed by Fastpencil and Recorded Books.Recorded Books has been distributing content to libraries since 1979 and has mainly focused on digital magazines, eBooks … [Read more...] about Libraries Begin to Adopt Self-Publishing
3M Cloud Library to Unveil New Reading App with Built in Audiobook Player
Audiobooks were the major trend of the American Library Association Annual conference in Las Vegas. Many of the top eBook distributors to libraries were all showcasing their next generation app platforms that put a priority on synergy and ease of use with all of their content. The 3M Cloud Library platform is developing a new app that will be released in September for Android … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library to Unveil New Reading App with Built in Audiobook Player
Simon and Schuster Mandates Libraries Act as Retail
Simon and Schuster has expanded on a 20 library pilot project and has rolled out a Nationwide eBook lending plan. The publisher has mandated that their eBooks will only be made available if libraries opt into selling the eBooks. The Buy it Now button was pioneered by Penguin, who petitioned Overdrive, 3M and Baker and Taylor to develop e-commence solutions to allow libraries to … [Read more...] about Simon and Schuster Mandates Libraries Act as Retail
Baker & Taylor to Unveil Next Generation Axis 360 App
Baker & Taylor Axis 360 is the definitive app that library patrons use to read books, listen to audio or watch streaming video. One of the downsides is that B&T relies on many 3rd party companies such as Blio, Acoustic to deliver audiobooks and music. Instead of listening to music within the Baker and Taylor app, customers are instead redirected to download and install … [Read more...] about Baker & Taylor to Unveil Next Generation Axis 360 App
Soon to be Famous Assists the Editorial Aspect of Indie eBooks
Smashwords and Bookbaby have established relationships with Baker and Taylor for digital distribution to libraries. Both of these companies provide a small list of curated authors that assist the people in charge of acquisitions lives a bit easier. One of the downsides that these lists are small and do not have any pertinent sales data or metrics to find out how many copies … [Read more...] about Soon to be Famous Assists the Editorial Aspect of Indie eBooks
Top 10 Blackberry Apps of the Week
Blackberry has all but abandoned the Playbook and very few apps are being released through official channels. The Waterloo based company recently signed a deal with Amazon to have the Amazon App Store be the sole distribution system with the new Blackberry 10.3 firmware update. Today, we present our weekly top 10 Blackberry Playbook and Blackberry 10 apps of the week. It is … [Read more...] about Top 10 Blackberry Apps of the Week
Simon & Schuster Starts Distributing eBooks to Libraries Nationwide
Simon & Schuster has been slowly dipping their toes into distributing their electronic book titles to libraries in the US. The publishing company has been participating in a pilot program in 20 different libraries in order to find a viable business model that worked for all parties involved. Today, ahead of the American Library Association Annual conference in Las Vegas, S&S … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Starts Distributing eBooks to Libraries Nationwide
Overdrive Announces New Programs to Make eBooks more Accessible
Overdrive is currently the largest digital distributor that libraries in Canada, US, UK and Australia employ to fill their catalog with audiobooks, eBooks, music and video. The company has announced a series of new initiatives that will make librarians lives easier in managing their collections and enhancements to the Overdrive Media Console.One of the pitfalls of managing … [Read more...] about Overdrive Announces New Programs to Make eBooks more Accessible
Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – June 26 2014
Google I/O is in full swing, which is the companies largest developers conference. Tons of news has been breaking and many new apps have been announced. Today, we look at the best new apps of the week, that you might have missed.Google Cardboard - Cardboard puts virtual reality on your smartphone. Try a variety of immersive demos on Android, and get inspired to build your … [Read more...] about Top 10 New Android Apps of the Week – June 26 2014
Barnes and Noble to Take Nook Media Public
Barnes and Noble announced during a recent investors call that it was 100% committed to separating the Nook digital division from their bookstores. This will create a dedicated Nook company that will be publically traded and give investors an incentive to invest into the companies portfolio of eBooks, e-Readers, tablets and accessories.In fiscal 2014 we have taken certain … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble to Take Nook Media Public