The court has ruled against the Internet Archive terming its operations to be against the interest of the publishers, The Verge reported. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals stated that Internet Archive has been lending out e-books without permission from the publishers which is clearly in violation of existing laws. The court said allowing the organization to function would … [Read more...] about Internet Archive Loses Appeal Over e-Book Lending Rights
Digital Library News
What features should you look for in an E-Reader?
After Labor Day in North America, the internet is flooded with new products and holiday sales. Retailers worldwide are preparing for the last quarter of the year, with technology taking center stage. This includes video games, digital watches, virtual reality headsets, and mobile devices. Finding products that best suit your needs can be daunting with the choices available. … [Read more...] about What features should you look for in an E-Reader?
Z Library Clone Site Leads to Biggest Data Theft Ever
Here is what is being considered the biggest exposure from digital piracy ever to be recorded in cyber history. The details of almost 10 million users have been exposed in the dark web which supersedes the previous biggest recorded data heist that affected 1.5 million users. Not only the scale of the data piracy is huge but what is also amazing is the manner the scrupulous … [Read more...] about Z Library Clone Site Leads to Biggest Data Theft Ever
London Libraries Launch a New Reading App
Image credit: Libraries Connected The London Libraries network has developed a “Couch to 5k”-style reading app, “ReadOn”, and the app also includes a library map and goal-building features to incentivise reading. Developed by librarians from London Libraries, “ReadOn” uses curated recommendations, reading challenges, interactive quizzes and personalised reading plans to … [Read more...] about London Libraries Launch a New Reading App
Anna’s Archive Faces Legal Battle and Millions in Damages
Anna’s Archive, a controversial meta-search engine known for accessing pirated books and materials from shadow libraries, is embroiled in a significant legal dispute.Founded shortly after a U.S. crackdown on Z-Library in fall 2022, Anna’s Archive quickly became a go-to site for accessing free copyrighted content. Last year, as TorrentFreak reported, the site expanded by … [Read more...] about Anna’s Archive Faces Legal Battle and Millions in Damages
Amazon Kindle e-readers cannot access Overdrive Books anymore
The Amazon Kindle content system is currently experiencing significant technical issues, causing inconvenience and frustration for users. For instance, users have been unable to open new books purchased from the Kindle bookstore, and books already in their library, but not downloaded locally, are inaccessible. The Send to Kindle system has been malfunctioning for three weeks, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-readers cannot access Overdrive Books anymore
Folger Shakespeare Library Reopens After Extensive Four-Year Renovation
After a meticulous four-year renovation project, the Folger Shakespeare Library has reopened its doors, unveiling a revitalized space that blends historic grandeur with modern amenities. Located just steps from the U.S. Capitol, the Folger Shakespeare Library is celebrated worldwide for its unparalleled collection of Shakespearean manuscripts, rare books, and cultural … [Read more...] about Folger Shakespeare Library Reopens After Extensive Four-Year Renovation
Internet Archive Forced to Remove 500,000 Books After Court Rules in Favor of Publishers
The Internet Archive suddenly has half a million fewer books to offer, this being the result of the book publishers winning a court battle against the free online library, ArsTechnica reported. The publishers have long been skeptical of the Internet Archive's modus operandi, accusing it of copyright infringement. The Internet Archive, on its part, has said it would be … [Read more...] about Internet Archive Forced to Remove 500,000 Books After Court Rules in Favor of Publishers
OverDrive All Access, Enjoy Premium Books with No Waiting
As part of OverDrive's advocacy for flexible and reasonable digital book costs for schools and libraries, OverDrive announced today three new All Access Collections of simultaneous use ebook subscriptions for libraries. Designed to address the significant growth in reader demand for eBooks within the Libby and Sora apps, libraries will delight patrons with access to a growing … [Read more...] about OverDrive All Access, Enjoy Premium Books with No Waiting
Z-Library Introduces Several New Features to Enhance User Experience
It was just last month that Z Library announced the introduction of several new features on its site. It has now announced a slew of additional features which it claims will take user experience to newer heights. Here are the new features that Z-Library recently introduced on its site. New Desktop launcher version: There is the latest version of the desktop launcher which … [Read more...] about Z-Library Introduces Several New Features to Enhance User Experience
Nvidia Comes Out in Defence of the Shadow Libraries
Think of shadow libraries and the names likely to come to mind include the likes of Z Library, Anna's Archive, Bibliotik, Sci-Hub, or Libgen. Almost all have been sued for distributing copyrighted content without sparing a thought on ways to compensate the authors who created the content in the first place. Now guess who has come in the defence of these shadow libraries? It's … [Read more...] about Nvidia Comes Out in Defence of the Shadow Libraries
The Kindle Hack That Will Let You Keep a Library eBooks Longer
One of the best things about e-book libraries, or for that matter, any book library, is that you can have all the books you need without having to buy any of them. However, there are certain rules you need to abide by, the prime among which is the need to return the e-book within the stipulated time, which usually is 21 days. Many aren't comfortable with that as they'd like … [Read more...] about The Kindle Hack That Will Let You Keep a Library eBooks Longer
Z-Library Introduces new Dark Theme and Other Convenient Features
Z-Library, considered the world's largest shadow library organization introduced several new features aimed at providing a better overall user experience. One of the features the library said on its Telegram page they have come up with, and which it said has long been requested by the user community is the Dark Theme. This is for those who love to read light-colored text … [Read more...] about Z-Library Introduces new Dark Theme and Other Convenient Features
Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access
For libraries across the US, it has been an uphill battle against soaring e-book prices. The fight is to ensure e-books are easily accessible to members and at affordable rates. As Axios reported, publishers commonly impose stringent terms on libraries, mandating them to renew e-book licenses every two years or after a fixed number of loans, often as few as 26. These … [Read more...] about Librarians’ Crusade for Easy and Affordable E-book Access