The American Library Association is holding its annual conference in Las Vegas, starting June 26th. There is one major session that is a must for librarians looking to find out the latest happenings for their digital collection.ALA and Moving Ahead with Digital Content is can't miss program that takes place Saturday, June 28, 2014, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about eBooks a Priority with the American Library Association
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The Impact of eBooks on the Fight Against Censorship
Following yet another living, breathing attempt at book banning--this time in Boise, Idaho, where school board members voted to remove Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian--a student-led petition resulted in a major donation from the book's publisher. Seventeen-year-old Brady Kissel presented a petition with over three hundred signatures to the … [Read more...] about The Impact of eBooks on the Fight Against Censorship
The Library ebook Situation is Appalling
Publishers have been heavily resistant about selling their catalog of eBooks to libraries in the US and Canada. It took years of lobbying from the American Library Association and companies such as 3M and Overdrive to finally sway them over. Now, in one way or another, every major publisher has a pilot project or distributes select titles to libraries.In 2013, both … [Read more...] about The Library ebook Situation is Appalling
ALA Mid-Winter Conference Starts Friday
The American Library Association is holding their Mid-Winter conference in Philadelphia this Friday. There are plenty of sessions, speakers and things to do during the five day event, sometimes it can get overwhelming. Today, Good e-Reader brings you the can't miss events of ALA-MW 2014.The American Library Association (ALA) will host Google Glass demonstrations on January … [Read more...] about ALA Mid-Winter Conference Starts Friday
Bowker, ebrary, Choice Partner on RCL
Digital publishing, especially in the academic arena, has opened the door for some collaborative efforts that have increased the reach and productivity of many of the tools that schools and libraries consistently use. Bowker and ebrary, both ProQuest companies or affiliates, have teamed up with the ALA's academic library review Choice in order to improve the accessibility and … [Read more...] about Bowker, ebrary, Choice Partner on RCL
American Library Association Mid-Winter Conference Wrap-Up
The American Library Association Mid-Winter Conference is almost wrapped up, and Good e-Reader was live on the scene. We talked to many of the leading digital publishing companies focused on the modern library, such as 3M, Overdrive, Zinio, Recorded Books, and a few others. This year, many of the leading publishers, such as Scholastic, Harper Collins, Penguin, and Macmillian, … [Read more...] about American Library Association Mid-Winter Conference Wrap-Up
President of ALA Maureen Sullivan Talks about the Shift to Digital
In the last few years, the transition to digital ebooks in libraries has been accelerating. Many companies such as 3M, Overdrive, Baker & Taylor, and Recorded Books have all come of age and offer complete solutions for libraries offering electronic books. The American Library Association President, Maureen Sullivan, spoke to Good e-Reader about some of the issues facing … [Read more...] about President of ALA Maureen Sullivan Talks about the Shift to Digital
ALA Releases New Data to Assist Libraries with eBook Distribution
The American Library Association knows that adopting a sound digital strategy for ebooks can be a daunting endeavor. Many publishers and content distribution companies have extensive terms and licensing agreements that are fairly complex. ALA has released a new checklist today that seeks to make the digital shift a little bit easier and encourages libraries to weigh a number of … [Read more...] about ALA Releases New Data to Assist Libraries with eBook Distribution
ALA Recognizes Five Libraries for Promoting Reading with Cutting Edge Technology
The American Library Association has officially recognized five intuitions across the USA for their innovative approaches for digital reading. The recognition showcases libraries that are serving their communities by using new and innovative methods, including mobile apps, open-source software, and crowd-sourced media. Today, we will look at some of the best libraries out there … [Read more...] about ALA Recognizes Five Libraries for Promoting Reading with Cutting Edge Technology
American Library Association Midwinter Conference Starts Soon
The ALA Midwinter Conference starts January 25th in Seattle and Good e-Reader will be live on the scene! This year, many librarians and digital companies will be in attendance, all of whom will be discussing the current state of affairs in the industry.There will be many sessions during the 3 day event that cover issues like Big Data, Building HTMl5 Apps, and online … [Read more...] about American Library Association Midwinter Conference Starts Soon
Library Customers Often Buy the Most Books
There is a very strong connotation among publishers that library patrons are freeloaders and giving a book away devalues the product. A recent survey conducted by Overdrive and the American Library Association’s Office seeks to dispel this notion.An extensive online poll was conducted with over 75,000 library ebook readers and it found that these patrons purchase an average … [Read more...] about Library Customers Often Buy the Most Books
ALA, AAP Meet to Address eBook Lending Challenges
Cross words were exchanged when each entity sent the other its scathing stance on the state of ebook lending, but that didn’t prevent the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers from going forward with a planned meeting to discuss the issue.“Librarians understand that publishing is not just another industry. It has special and important … [Read more...] about ALA, AAP Meet to Address eBook Lending Challenges
3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
GoodeReader reported this week on the announcement of new features from 3M Cloud Library Systems and Polaris. This venture is aimed at streamlining the work of public libraries for greater efficiency and ease of use for both the librarians and their readers. I an interview with 3M’s Matt Tempelis, GoodeReader learned about the need for a more efficient system to enable all … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
Some Hope for Library Digital Lending
One of the most frustrating aspects of digital publishing is the current sad state of affairs in ebook lending. At a time when libraries are already struggling to survive within the confines of dwindling budgets and patron apathy, the Big Six publishers haven’t been very supportive of library lending, at least in their actions if not their sentiments.All this time, Random … [Read more...] about Some Hope for Library Digital Lending
67% of All Libraries Now Carry eBooks
The American Library Association recently launched its 2012 State of Affairs documentation, and it seems libraries continue to thrive in the digital age. Over 67% of all libraries based in the USA now carry eBooks and 28% lend out e-readers.The number of libraries now offering eBooks is certainly growing at an exponential rate. In the last five years, the amount of digital … [Read more...] about 67% of All Libraries Now Carry eBooks
ALA President Raphael on the Current State of eBook Lending
Publisher’s Weekly caught up with American Library Association president Molly Raphael at the recent Public Library Association conference in Philadelphia to find out the latest state of affairs over ebook lending from public libraries. Over the last year and a half, major changes from both the larger publishing houses and the libraries and lending systems have left patrons … [Read more...] about ALA President Raphael on the Current State of eBook Lending