While the struggle for a satisfactory condition continues in the world of ebook lending for public libraries, some companies are still managing to make progress with digital catalogs. Today, 3M Cloud Library System and Polaris Library System announced that the two companies are fully integrated in the Baltimore County Public Library. This integration means library patrons have … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Integrate at the Baltimore Public Library
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RosettaBooks Releases Arthur C. Clarke eBook Collection
For the first time, 35 titles by science fiction master Sir Arthur C. Clarke are now available in ebook form from RosettaBooks. Clark was one of the premier science fiction authors who set the tone for a generation to follow him. He is perhaps most well known for this masterpieces Childhood's End and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Clarke was also known for his short stories and was … [Read more...] about RosettaBooks Releases Arthur C. Clarke eBook Collection
Adobe DPS Brings New Publishers On Board
Now that greater-than-ever numbers of consumers are engaging with reading content on their tablets, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind when a publisher attempts to make the leap from a print edition to a tablet-based digital edition. Adobe's Digital Publishing Suite has worked for some time at making the transition as easy as possible, especially for those … [Read more...] about Adobe DPS Brings New Publishers On Board
Social Reading Just Got Real
There are a number of platforms out there that let readers participate in "social reading," which essentially serves as a virtual book club in which the readers don't have to know each other to form thoughts and share ideas on a book. Anyone who opts into a particular discussion is allowing other readers to annotate their books, ask and answer questions, and more. While social … [Read more...] about Social Reading Just Got Real
BookBoon’s Record-Breaking eBook Year
This coming weekend might signify the end of work until the holidays are over to some consumers, or last minute shopping for a few tardy individuals. But for Thomas Buus Madsen, chief operating officer and founder of the London-based BookBoon, it could actually mean a new record for his company. Over the weekend, BookBoon predicts its 40millionth ebook download will take … [Read more...] about BookBoon’s Record-Breaking eBook Year
Google Play Books Introduces Read Aloud Feature
Google may often play second fiddle to most major online resellers of ebooks, but that is not stopping the company from expanding into foreign markets and updating its Android apps. Today the company pushed out a new update that introduces a new Read Aloud feature that will narrate free flowing ebooks. You can also pinch-zoom or double-tap-zoom in all books. Finally, they are … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Introduces Read Aloud Feature
US Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Penguin
The US Justice Department just announced that it has reached an agreement with Penguin for agency ebook pricing. Pearson owned Penguin was one of the last holdouts and decided to settle to make way for the merger with Random House. In a statement, the Justice Department's antitrust office said it will continue to press its case against defendants Apple Inc and Holtzbrinck … [Read more...] about US Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Penguin
Dead Sea Scrolls Now Available in Digital Format
One of the oldest known compilations of scrolls has received the digital treatment courtesy of Google. The Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library has just been launched and seeks to bring fragments in digital form to the masses. There are over 5,000 images of the Dead Sea Scrolls, in a quality never seen before.The launch of this website runs in conjunction with the … [Read more...] about Dead Sea Scrolls Now Available in Digital Format
New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
The creators of Ruckus Reader have spoken out against the "instant babysitter" style of some other major name children's digital content providers, insisting that the unlimited access to books, streaming movies, and video games serve as nothing more than a diversion to younger learners. With the launch of Ruckus Media's new complete storefront within the app, the developer aims … [Read more...] about New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
ebrary Reaching Out into Foreign-Language Markets
ebrary, a ProQuest company, announced today that it is expanding its reach into non-English speaking markets, specifically the Nordic regions, in order to bring ebook content to those areas that could currently be considered not worth it by most major ebook retailers and distributors. Specifically in reaching out to Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, ebrary is … [Read more...] about ebrary Reaching Out into Foreign-Language Markets
Interview with Vook on Growing an eBook Platform
At last year's Digital Book World conference, GoodeReader interviewed Matthew Cavnar, VP of Marketing, for a little startup ebook platform called Vook. At that time, Vook sought to help authors create, publish, and sell their ebooks, just like a lot of other platforms. Unlike those other platforms, though, Vook went from introducing itself to passing conference attendees to … [Read more...] about Interview with Vook on Growing an eBook Platform
Simon & Schuster Agrees to Sell One eBook to a Library
One of the things that Simon & Schuster is noted for is its antagonism towards libraries. Its policy is that it will not sell ebooks to them. However, in a great show of public spirit (sarcasm intended!), S&S has broken down and agreed to sell Jean Thompson's The Year We Left Home in ebook format to libraries.This is because the book was selected by the Iowa Center … [Read more...] about Simon & Schuster Agrees to Sell One eBook to a Library
Book Bundling Adds Value to Authors’ Works
Where some publishers at one time were getting their feet wet in the world of digital publishing by experimenting with marketing their backlist titles as ebooks, the turnaround in digital sales has caused many publishers to now focus on the ebooks of their bestselling titles. But those backlists aren't forgotten; on the contrary, technologically savvy publishers are now … [Read more...] about Book Bundling Adds Value to Authors’ Works