The highest court in Europe has ruled that libraries can digitize books without publishers permission and distribute them to dedicated reading terminals. The decision rests on exceptions built into the EU Copyright Directive for reproducing and communicating intellectual property. Specifically it says that publicly accessible libraries may make works available at "dedicated … [Read more...] about EU Court Rules Libraries can Make eBooks without Publisher Permission
Digital Library News
Young People are Reading As much as Adults
The Future of libraries and publishing looks bright, as young people are reading as much or more than adults. A new report by Pew gives us some new data on the reading habits of adults and millennials.The community and general media-use activities of younger adults are different from older adults. Those under age 30 are more likely to attend sporting events or concerts than … [Read more...] about Young People are Reading As much as Adults
US University Opens Up the First All eBook Library
Florida Polytechnic University has just opened their doors and instead of dusty bookshelves full of books, they are embracing digital. This marks the first time diligent young scholars can borrow eBooks on their Kindles, Nooks or iPads and there is not a tangible book in sight.The inaugural class of 500 students will have access to over 135,000 eBooks and digital … [Read more...] about US University Opens Up the First All eBook Library
The State of Worldwide Library eBook Lending
The Publishing industry has firmly embraced making the vast majority of their titles to libraries in the United States. The big 5 have either initiated a major pilot project or have committed themselves to a broad rollout. With all of the news primarily focused on the US, what does the landscape look like for the rest of the world? A new research report by the International … [Read more...] about The State of Worldwide Library eBook Lending
Macmillan Fully Commits to Library eBook Lending
Macmillan started a limited US eBook pilot program for libraries at the beginning of 2013. The company only contributed titles at first from their Minotaur imprint to gauge market acceptance to their terms and conditions. Â The publisher is very satisfied with the amount of capital they are gleaning their established relationships with 3M, Baker & Taylor and Overdrive. Â This … [Read more...] about Macmillan Fully Commits to Library eBook Lending
Library Patrons Embrace eBooks in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland libraries have been loaning out eBooks since 2009. Patrons have recently been embracing the digital platform, as the digital collection improves.When eBooks first became available at Northern Ireland Libraries in 2011, there was only 363 eBooks to loan out. In 2014, the collection has grown and 9,439 titles were downloaded in a single month. On average, … [Read more...] about Library Patrons Embrace eBooks in Northern Ireland
School Libraries Are Removing Classic Literature
The English department and student library are undergoing some trying times when it comes to reading classic literature. A very high majority of young scholars find it a chore to have to read or being forced to do it. The libraries are seeing record number of seminal classics such as The Odyssey, Catcher in the Rye or the Great Gatsby not even being checked out once in a school … [Read more...] about School Libraries Are Removing Classic Literature
90% of US Libraries now Loan out eBooks
Libraries in the United States have been steadily embracing digital books for the past few years. A new report has decreed that 90% of all libraries now loan out eBooks, up from 76% in 2012.The American Library Association is the definitive body in convincing libraries to embrace digital. They frequently hold annual meetings in different States and hold sessions where key … [Read more...] about 90% of US Libraries now Loan out eBooks
Kobo Adds Catalog of Dr. Seuss Titles
Kids ebooks have been slow to take off, despite the great content coming out from companies like iStoryTime and Scholastic. But Kobo, whose Kobo Kids' Store offers younger readers a catalog of over 100,000 ebook titles, recenlty secured a deal that would add some of the most beloved children's books of all time to its catalog. This week, Kobo announced that it would offer 40 of … [Read more...] about Kobo Adds Catalog of Dr. Seuss Titles
Kobo Gives Libraries 5$ for Every Customer They Refer
Kobo is giving $5.00 to libraries for every customer they refer to the platform as part of a new program. Overdrive, Baker & Taylor and 3M Cloud are all offering the ability for patrons to purchase eBooks from Penguin and Simon and Schuster. When books are purchased, retailers such as Kobo actually fulfill the order.If a customer wants to purchase a personal copy of the … [Read more...] about Kobo Gives Libraries 5$ for Every Customer They Refer
Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
Simon & Schuster has rolled out their nationwide eBook strategy for libraries. In order to offer the digital titles to patrons librarians have to offer the ability for their patrons to buy the title. What about consortia? New information has just been revealed that libraries that belong to a consortium will have the hardest time offering the S&S titles.There are many … [Read more...] about Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
BiblioTech Digital Library Opens in Texas
The BiblioTech digital library in Bexar County Texas has officially opened their doors to the public.  Patrons will be able to access to over 10,000 eBooks and residents will be able checkout  600 E-readers,  9 laptops and 40 tablets to read them on.BiblioTech branch manager Catarina Velasquez said if compared it to any other library, you'll find one major difference. "The … [Read more...] about BiblioTech Digital Library Opens in Texas
3M Unveils New Smart Terminal for Libraries
3M has released a few different generations of their self-checkout systems for libraries and their latest iteration certainly will impress. It allows for many different display languages and the ability to pay fines directly on the machine. This anonymizes the entire fine process, which is done in a safe and secure environment.The Smart Checkout system not only is able to … [Read more...] about 3M Unveils New Smart Terminal for Libraries
The American Library Association Annual 14 – In Pictures
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