Many Barnes and Noble bookstores in the US are starting to remove couches and comfy seating in order to combat the homeless problem. Apparently the bookstore chain has policies in place that make it problematic to deny patrons access to the bookstore itself, so many locations are removing couches so homeless people will pick another location to sleep for hours at a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Bookstores at War with the Homeless
Digital Library News
Walking Dead and Other Image Comics Arrive at Hoopla
If your library patrons are fans of the Walking Dead you might have another reason to deal with Hoopla. Image Comics and Hoopla have just come to terms on single issue and graphic novels. Starting today Libraries that have a contract with Hoopla will find hundreds of new comics available in their collection. Remember, with Hoopla you don't pay a fee to host their content, … [Read more...] about Walking Dead and Other Image Comics Arrive at Hoopla
Overdrive is Poised to Convert all PDF files to EPUB
Overdrive has made a name for themselves for being the number one distribution company that facilitates e-book lending for thousands of libraries all over the world. Last year over 10 libraries in North America loaned out one million e-books and for the first time two of them loaned out over two million. Needless to say there is a large demand for this type of content and soon … [Read more...] about Overdrive is Poised to Convert all PDF files to EPUB
OverDrive Media Stations Will Soon be in Public Spaces
Overdrive Media Stations are computer terminals in which patrons can borrow and checkout digital content inside libraries. These have been available since 2013 and have been adopted at hundreds of locations in the US. These terminals were developed to exclusively be inside a library, but Overdrive is cooking up something special. They have created new kiosks that are designed … [Read more...] about OverDrive Media Stations Will Soon be in Public Spaces
Vancouver Public Library Unveils New Recording Studios
The Vancouver Public Library has always been very forward thinking when it comes to implementing features that people want. They have one of the largest e-book and audiobook collections in Canada and have just opened up a new recording studio for the general public to use.For anyone living in Vancouver, the public library has implemented six "Inspiration Labs" which are … [Read more...] about Vancouver Public Library Unveils New Recording Studios
Harlequin Audiobooks Now Available for Libraries
Harlequin developed an audiobook imprint back in May and the fruits of their labor have come to fruition. Libraries can now stock up audiobooks from Harlequin starting today.The Harlequin Audio titles will be available through all major library distributors in digital and physical formats,” says Sean McManus, “Our partners, Midwest Tape and Blackstone Audio, will handle … [Read more...] about Harlequin Audiobooks Now Available for Libraries
Toronto Library is Developing Book Vending Machine
The Toronto Public Library is developing a book vending machine at Union Station and it should be available by the end of the year. This is the first time something like this has been done in Toronto and if its successful more units will be rolled out in the future.The exact logistics have not been worked out yet, but there will be a number of perennial bestsellers … [Read more...] about Toronto Library is Developing Book Vending Machine
Major Publishers Might Revise eBook Pricing for Libraries
The Association of American Publishers has just released their annual data report and e-book sales are not doing that great. In the first three months of 2015 they have plummeted 7.5% from the same period last year. In all of 2014 e-books have more or less stabilize with only 3% growth from the year prior and this is forcing publishers to evaluate their policies on selling … [Read more...] about Major Publishers Might Revise eBook Pricing for Libraries
How Does Your Library Encourage Reading?
Many libraries are trying out new tactics in order to encourage people to read. Some are giving book recommendations on your checkout receipt based on the title you borrowed, while others track the number of books you read and if you read 1,000 before the child enters kindergarten (repeats are okay) they get a backpack, a certificate, and their name on the wall.One … [Read more...] about How Does Your Library Encourage Reading?
Overdrive Digital eBook Lending Now Available in Japan
Overdrive, the largest company devoted to digital library lending has just expanded into Japan. Ryugasaki Public Library is the first branch to children’s and young adult literature, graphic novels, manga and much more. In the coming days, Itako Public Library will also launch their OverDrive-powered website enabling readers to take the library with them wherever they travel on … [Read more...] about Overdrive Digital eBook Lending Now Available in Japan
Hoopla is giving Overdrive a run for their Money
Hoopla is quietly becoming a force to be reckoned with and is constantly adding content to their catalog and will soon give Overdrive a run for their money.The success of Hoopla is attributed to their unique pay per use system. This means that libraries only pay them money when a patron borrows a title, each e-book does not cost money on its own. This is a big advantage … [Read more...] about Hoopla is giving Overdrive a run for their Money
Overdrive Announces the Future of e-Book Lending for Libraries
A few months ago Overdrive was acquired by Rakuten, the same Japanese e-commerce company that purchased Kobo. When the deal went through many librarians were quietly wondering if the status quo would be maintained or if the company would pivot into a new direction.At the American Library Association annual conference Overdrive has released a new road map that will give … [Read more...] about Overdrive Announces the Future of e-Book Lending for Libraries
CBC Interviews Michael Kozlowski on Library e-books
Libraries all over Canada are disheartened because of the high cost associated with e-books. This has prompted a new coalition to be formed that is trying to bring public awareness to just how bad it is getting.The Toronto Public Library, Canadian Library Council, Ontario Library Association and the Canadian Library Association want to bring awareness to the super high … [Read more...] about CBC Interviews Michael Kozlowski on Library e-books