Libraries in the United States have been steadily embracing digital books for the past few years. A new report has decreed that 90% of all libraries now loan out eBooks, up from 76% in 2012. The American Library Association is the definitive body in convincing libraries to embrace digital. They frequently hold annual meetings in different States and hold sessions where key … [Read more...] about 90% of US Libraries now Loan out eBooks
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Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
Simon & Schuster has rolled out their nationwide eBook strategy for libraries. In order to offer the digital titles to patrons librarians have to offer the ability for their patrons to buy the title. What about consortia? New information has just been revealed that libraries that belong to a consortium will have the hardest time offering the S&S titles. There are many … [Read more...] about Library Consortium’s Get the Shaft with Simon & Schuster eBooks
The American Library Association Annual 14 – In Pictures
The American Library Association Annual conference in Las Vegas is wrapping up and Good e-Reader was live on the scene. We checked out all of the emerging trends for the modern digital library, such as pay per use and the rise of audiobooks. Simon and Schuster rolling out their nationwide plan was also the topic of heavy conversation. 13,000 attendees participated in the … [Read more...] about The American Library Association Annual 14 – In Pictures
Soon to be Famous Assists the Editorial Aspect of Indie eBooks
Smashwords and Bookbaby have established relationships with Baker and Taylor for digital distribution to libraries. Both of these companies provide a small list of curated authors that assist the people in charge of acquisitions lives a bit easier. One of the downsides that these lists are small and do not have any pertinent sales data or metrics to find out how many copies … [Read more...] about Soon to be Famous Assists the Editorial Aspect of Indie eBooks
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
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
eBooks a Priority with the American Library Association
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
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