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
Digital Library News
McGraw-Hill Education Unveils New Digital Platform for K12 Teachers
With so much happening in the world of digital publishing for the higher education market, it's easy to forget that the public education sector is lagging behind at a pitiful pace. Ironically, it's this K12 market that could really stand to benefit from digital learning solutions, both in terms of cost and in the ability to reach all learners in the ways that serve them … [Read more...] about McGraw-Hill Education Unveils New Digital Platform for K12 Teachers
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
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
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 Unveils Pay-Per-Use Lending Model for Warner Brothers Movies
Overdrive unveiled their streaming video service last year and the service allows Canadian and US libraries to offer digital movies to their patrons. The company has just signed a distribution deal with Warner Brothers that will add hundreds of new titles to their catalog, but with a catch. Libraries no longer have to buy the titles in advance.Libraries will be able to … [Read more...] about Overdrive Unveils Pay-Per-Use Lending Model for Warner Brothers Movies
3M to Launch Next Gen Personalized Lending App at ALA
As the American Library Association's annual conference kicks off later this week in Las Vegas, companies that support public and academic libraries will showcase their technology and roll out new offerings to the attendees. One of those companies, 3M Library Systems, will be unveiling a next generation app that provides a more personalized lending experience of digital … [Read more...] about 3M to Launch Next Gen Personalized Lending App at ALA
OverDrive Adds Foreign Language Content, More Streaming
OverDrive is the world's largest supplier of digital content to public and school libraries, but that content isn't only ebooks. The company also meets the needs of libraries and their patrons with music, audiobooks, and the ability to stream movies from the library. OverDrive announced a recent addition to that catalog that will increase its already-10,000 strong list of movie … [Read more...] about OverDrive Adds Foreign Language Content, More Streaming
Library, ALA Under Fire for Inappropriate Computer User
As libraries continue to evolve in order to keep up with the needs of their patrons, library boards and systems are urged to adapt to the changing technological landscape. The death of libraries has already begun, according to many industry watchers, and issues like limited budgets, brief hours of operations, and lack of ebook and digital media integration are often cited as … [Read more...] about Library, ALA Under Fire for Inappropriate Computer User
UK Groups, Authors Rally to Support Reading in Prisons
Inmates' access to books has come under threat in the UK and other countries as have worked to ban outside reading material from entering correctional facilities. While the measure is obviously not aimed at reducing literacy or blocking access to entertainment, education, or information, it is instead an unfortunate sweeping catch-all aimed at reducing contraband.In the US, … [Read more...] about UK Groups, Authors Rally to Support Reading in Prisons
Wiley Acquires SimBioSys, Accelerates Research Tools
The world of publishing, especially scholarly and academic publishing, isn't just about putting information on paper and selling it to schools. As information solutions provider John Wiley & Sons knows, it's really about making data and information available to the people who need it most.In an statement from earlier today, Wiley announced the acquisition of SimBioSys, a … [Read more...] about Wiley Acquires SimBioSys, Accelerates Research Tools
Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Libraries are certainly working under difficult constraints while working to remain a relevant source of community support and engagement. The constant slashing of budgets, reductions in staff and hours of operation, and the obstacles libraries have faced in ebook lending have all led to stress levels of many libraries. But a new service from Mosio will add a layer of relevance … [Read more...] about Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
With the variety of ebook subscription services that have launched recently, there are models that speak to many different reading preferences. From Netflix-style all-you-can-eat to serialized and long-form eshorts, different consumers can find paid models that support the way they choose to read. One interesting aspect to subscription models is that there are also platforms … [Read more...] about Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
Florida Principal Pulls the Plug on Doctorow
It's either yet another example of stupidity in public school administrations, or it's the most brilliantly subversive plot on the part of an adult in a long time.At Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida, an English teacher and the school librarian collaborated on a fun summer reading event. In addition to the typical summer reading lists high schoolers … [Read more...] about Florida Principal Pulls the Plug on Doctorow