When it comes to the big six publishers, most of them don't allow their ebooks to be borrowed from the public library or, if they do, charge exorbitant amounts. Simon & Shuster and Macmillian both do not support digital libraries at all, while HarperCollins has imposed a 26 limit checkout before libraries are forced to repurchase the items. Penguin, for the most part, … [Read more...] about Hachette Increases the Cost of Library eBooks by 220%
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Overdrive Adds 40,000 New eBook Titles in the Last Month
Overdrive is the definitive leader in technology to facilitate digital ebook lending from your local library. Every month around 30 to 50 different libraries in Canada, US, UK, and Australia sign up for the Overdrive content distribution platform. Today, the company has announced that in the last month it has added over 40,000 new ebook titles. New publisher partnerships have … [Read more...] about Overdrive Adds 40,000 New eBook Titles in the Last Month
Kindle Paperwhite Will Not See an International Release until 2013
Sources at Amazon have informed us today that the new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite will not debut in major international markets until 2013. The company intends on marketing it exclusively in the USA until after the crucial holiday season. This will prevent customers in Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and other countries from purchasing it directly from Amazon.The Kindle … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Will Not See an International Release until 2013
Waterstones Sheds Some New Light on Their Deal with Amazon
Waterstones will begin selling the Kindle Fire HD line of tablets and many of their new e-readers starting in October. The two sides reached an agreement in May for distribution in the United Kingdom. The two companies made strange bedfellows because the CEO of Waterstones has publicly bashed them on many occasions. Yesterday, at an IPG Digital Quarterly Meeting James Daunt … [Read more...] about Waterstones Sheds Some New Light on Their Deal with Amazon
Get the Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, and Kobo ARC at Shop e-Readers
Canadian based Shop e-Readers is currently the word's largest e-reader store with over 100 different models in their inventory. In the last few months the company has secured contracts with some of the country's top universities. Today, Shop e-Readers has announced they are offering pre-orders for the Kobo Glo, Kobo Mini, and Kobo Arc.We were live on the scene in Toronto … [Read more...] about Get the Kobo Mini, Kobo Glo, and Kobo ARC at Shop e-Readers
Kobo Developers Stress Not to Upgrade to Kobo Touch 2.1.1 Firmware
Official Kobo Developers have told us today that they are discouraging people from updating to the latest firmware for the Kobo Touch.The new 2.1.1 firmware was leaked online and a number of users have installed it. There are various bugs with cover art and fonts in ebooks. If you have already installed the update via the Kobo Desktop Software or pushed via WIFI, the build you … [Read more...] about Kobo Developers Stress Not to Upgrade to Kobo Touch 2.1.1 Firmware
Kno Partners with John Wiley for Expanded Offerings of Digital eTextbooks
KNO is very well regarded in the industry for developing cutting edge software geared towards students. They are also quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the emerging field of digital e-textbooks. Today, the company has announced that it has partnered with the leading global publishing company, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.The new partnership with Wiley’s Global … [Read more...] about Kno Partners with John Wiley for Expanded Offerings of Digital eTextbooks
Bookboon Conducts Survey on Your Preference of eBooks or Print Textbooks.
A new survey has been conducted by BookBoon on people's preferences between ebooks and the printed textbooks in the school environment. Over 2164 US students partook in the study, which gives us some solid information the digital vs print debate.Over 75% of US students regularly choose not to buy the textbooks their professors require, citing the huge expense involved. … [Read more...] about Bookboon Conducts Survey on Your Preference of eBooks or Print Textbooks.
Des Moines Public Library Hooks Up with 3M for Digital eBooks
The Des Moines Public Library has just signed an agreement with the 3M Cloud Library System. This new initiative allows Central Library patrons access to digital content, in-library hardware, and apps for borrowing and reading ebooks.Things have been fairly quiet from 3M and its Cloud Service, which showcases innovative discovery terminals. You can think of them as … [Read more...] about Des Moines Public Library Hooks Up with 3M for Digital eBooks
HarperCollins Officially Reaches New Agreements with Amazon on eBook Pricing
We reported yesterday that many ebooks by Hachette and HarperCollins were spotted selling for way less than normal on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers. Today it was officially announced by HarperCollins that the company has officially reached a new agreement with major ebook retailers.It is a savvy business move by HarperCollins to be the first company to reach … [Read more...] about HarperCollins Officially Reaches New Agreements with Amazon on eBook Pricing
Get Free eBooks via the Scholastic Storia App
In celebration of back to school season, Scholastic is giving away five free ebooks via its Storia app. This includes a special-edition of Clifford the Big Red Dog e-book in honor of the franchise’s 50th birthday, which will be celebrated this month. Currently the free app is available for iOS and Android.“Back-to-school is a time of many firsts, from the first day of … [Read more...] about Get Free eBooks via the Scholastic Storia App
New Study Shows Tablet Use Causes Melatonin Suppression
There is no denying that for long term reading sessions on an electronic device, e-readers are the way to go. A new study from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that a two-hour exposure to electronic devices with self-luminous “backlit” displays causes melatonin suppression, which might lead to delayed bedtimes, especially in teens.In … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Tablet Use Causes Melatonin Suppression
Amazon and Barnes and Noble Lowering eBook Prices
Many big name publishers had their settlement approved by the Justice Department case against price fixing. The agency pricing that allowed publishers to set the price on ebooks is gone and we enter a new age of discounted digital content. Today B&N and Amazon are reducing prices on ebooks as new contract negotiations are currently underway.eBooks by Hachette and … [Read more...] about Amazon and Barnes and Noble Lowering eBook Prices