Library patrons in the US are fairly spoiled when it comes to local self-published and traditionally published authors having their e-books available. The Library Journal has a program called Self-e and Smashwords also connects everyone up together. Here in Canada, there are less choices for local authors to get their digital titles in the local library. A new initiative by the … [Read more...] about Nova Scotia Libraries Now Has e-books by Local Authors
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Barnes and Noble Bookstores at War with the Homeless
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
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