Publishers Weekly's Heidi MacDonald has done a comprehensive overview of graphic novels and libraries, and she includes a discussion of digital library programs, which are still evolving even as we speak.OverDrive, the biggest vendor of e-books for libraries, gets no love in this article. The prices are too high and the graphic-novel catalogue is too limited. Librarian … [Read more...] about Digital Comics in Libraries: Still Working on It
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The New York Public Library Discusses eBook Pilot Projects
The New York Public Library is one of the most successful branches in the USA and it has been one of the first to adopt a cohesive digital strategy. The library system has been distributing ebooks via Overdrive since 2004 and recently started doing business with the 3M Cloud Library. During the last few months, Penguin and Simon & Shuster have both launched their first US … [Read more...] about The New York Public Library Discusses eBook Pilot Projects
Sourcebooks, Overdrive Pilot Reshapes Relationships Between Publishers and Libraries
Two of the most innovative entities in the book industry are headed up by two of the most foward-thinking individuals in the business. Thankfully, the results of Dominique Raccah and Steve Potash working together on a pilot program stand to be nothing short of astounding, and hopefully to completely overturn any issues the industry has with library ebook lending.Publishing … [Read more...] about Sourcebooks, Overdrive Pilot Reshapes Relationships Between Publishers and Libraries
3M Cloud Library Now Offering eBooks by Hachette
The 3M Cloud Library Service has just inked a new deal with the Hachette Book Group that rounds off their relationship with all six major publishers. This will make available all titles from James Patterson and Nicholas Sparks for patrons to borrow from the library. Hachette Book Group’s full eBook catalog will be available to libraries with no delay on new titles.“3M Cloud … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library Now Offering eBooks by Hachette
OverDrive Media Console Now Available on Linux
Overdrive is one of the largest technology companies that lays down the infrastructure for libraries to loan out digital books. If you have an Android, Windows 8, or iOS device, you can read books right within its dedicated Overdrive app. Up until now, if you were a Linux user, you were often a forgotten minority.Overdrive has released new information that will allow Linux … [Read more...] about OverDrive Media Console Now Available on Linux
Simon & Schuster Announces New Library Pilot Program for eBooks
Simon and Schuster is the only major publisher that has never engaged in providing digital content for libraries. Over the course of the last few years, the American Library Association has been meeting with company representatives to try and sway them over. Today, Simon & Shuster announced a one year pilot program for the New York, Brooklyn, and Queens Public … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Announces New Library Pilot Program for eBooks
3M Cloud Library Gains More eBooks from New Publishing Partners
The 3M Cloud Library is quickly becoming the second largest player in companies that do business with libraries. The company facilitates the entire digital distribution system, so libraries can easily purchase and loan out ebooks to their patrons. Recently, 3M has expanded on its relationship with Penguin to include all of its titles in their repository. Today, the 3M Cloud … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library Gains More eBooks from New Publishing Partners
UK Government Mulling Author Compensation for eBooks Borrowed from the Library
The UK government is seriously looking into compensating authors when their ebooks are borrowed from public libraries. Culture minister Ed Vaizey announced a decision will be made after a formal review, published last week, concluded libraries must stock digital titles or become "increasingly irrelevant". The main thought is that authors and publishers will get royalties when … [Read more...] about UK Government Mulling Author Compensation for eBooks Borrowed from the Library
New York Public Library Launches Public API Developer Tools
The New York Public Library is one of the landmarks of the city and provides a copious amount of digital and tangible content. Today, the library has announced that it has released a series of API tools that developers can use to tap into the big data and develop custom interfaces.The new Digital Collections API allows software developers both in and outside of the library … [Read more...] about New York Public Library Launches Public API Developer Tools
UK Government Releases New Report on Library eBook Lending
Digital ebook lending for libraries in the United Kingdom has yet to really take off like it has in North America. There are many barriers in place that prevent a wider adoption, such as the current politics of publishers and technology. In September 2012, the UK government commissioned a task force to look into the viability of digital lending for libraries and suggestions on … [Read more...] about UK Government Releases New Report on Library eBook Lending
Penguin Revises Digital Library eBook Terms – New Titles Available Immediately
Penguin was one of the last companies to launch a program to allow their eBooks to be available through services like 3M and Axis 360. Today, Penguin announced that they were revising the terms of their agreements to allow new book titles to be available immediately. The new eBooks will be available for libraries to purchase on April 2nd and should give a dramatic boost in the … [Read more...] about Penguin Revises Digital Library eBook Terms – New Titles Available Immediately
Top eBook Lenders Selected as OverDrive Library Leaders
As more and more public and academic libraries institute ebook lending for their patrons, there are a few standout programs that are doing their utmost to further the lending design and foster discovery for books and authors. Today, Clevland, Ohio-based OverDrive, a leading supplier to institutions of digital content in a variety of forms, announced it had made selections for … [Read more...] about Top eBook Lenders Selected as OverDrive Library Leaders
Toronto Public Library Strikes Affiliate Deal with Indigo
The Toronto Public Library has implemented the ability for customers to buy ebooks via their website through a new affiliate program with Indigo Books. Users will be able to purchase the ebook they had borrowed from the library, or if the book has a long wait list, they can just straight up purchase it. The Toronto Library will earn a paltry 5% commission on every digital copy … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library Strikes Affiliate Deal with Indigo