On the site of a closed down Boarders bookstore a grand vision of the future is occurring. The first ever digital library in Omaha Nebraska will open their doors next fall. It will not only loan out eBooks, digital newspapers and magazines but also have 3D printers and workstations for artists and video game developers. The former Boarders bookstore and acompanied parking … [Read more...] about Digital Library to Open in Omaha Next Fall
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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
OverDrive to Showcase EPUB3, HTML5 Books at BEA
The International Digital Publishing Forum works at the forefront of digital publishing technology; the stand-alone Digital Book event, hosted in conjunction with BookExpo America, has now grown into a two-day event with a full slate of keynotes and breakout sessions on where technology is headed in the publishing industry. When the IDPF was formed, OverDrive was there to … [Read more...] about OverDrive to Showcase EPUB3, HTML5 Books at BEA
OverDrive eReading Rooms Engage Libraries’ Youngest Patrons
As libraries look for news ways to stay relevant and meet their patrons' needs, increasing numbers of institutions are implementing digital lending. eBook lending, along with movie, music, and audiobook streaming, is helping these entities keep their doors open by offering the content their patrons need in the platforms they want to consumer it. But one area where digital … [Read more...] about OverDrive eReading Rooms Engage Libraries’ Youngest Patrons
Corporation Primary School in Singapore to Set Up Own Digital Library
The Corporation Primary School in Jurong West, Singapore, is in the process of setting up a digital library of its own. The new library will be a first of its kind in a school in Singapore and will initially host about 5,000 fiction and non-fiction ebook titles. The e-library is expected to launch by the end of this month and will be open first to the lower primary students … [Read more...] about Corporation Primary School in Singapore to Set Up Own Digital Library
Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings
With libraries around the world coming under almost as much threat of demise as brick-and-mortar bookstores, one UK library system is taking legal action to fight back against proposed budget cuts in their county that will mean the planned closing of a number of local public libraries. According to an article in The Bookseller, the library system in Lincolnshire has mounted … [Read more...] about Libraries Fight Back Against Planned Closings
Call for Endowment Seeks to Ease the Suffering of Libraries
It comes as new real surprise to anyone that libraries need all the help they can get. With news of severe financial cutbacks around the country that have resulted in the layoffs of library personnel, the dramatic slashing of hours of operation, and even the outright closings of numerous branches, public libraries are facing a monumental identity and ability crisis. But … [Read more...] about Call for Endowment Seeks to Ease the Suffering of Libraries
Cengage Learning Reaches Agreement in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Digital publishing for the academic arena has a lot of support, mostly for materials aimed at the higher education market. The much-needed access to up-to-date and relevant content, coupled with the typically lower cost of digital textbooks and learning software, has made companies like Cengage a growing force in publishing. But as of last summer, Cengage (creators of … [Read more...] about Cengage Learning Reaches Agreement in Bankruptcy Proceedings
National Virtual Library of India Planned
The Indian government has taken up an ambitious project of digitizing public libraries to ensure ease of access of books to the people. The National Mission on Libraries – as the scheme has been termed – also entails the creation of the National Virtual Library of India which will act as a comprehensive collection of information generated within the country. The rich repository … [Read more...] about National Virtual Library of India Planned
Spanish Telefonica’s Web Portal Incorporates Brazilian Digital Library, Nuvem de Livros
Nuvem de Livros which means cloud of books in Brazilian language has been hosted on to Terra, a unit of Spain's Telefonica. This has led to the inclusion of more than 11,000 titles to the digital library that runs on a subscription model. With this, Terra will now be seen as a multi-platform application having on offer ebooks, videos and other multimedia content. "Adding … [Read more...] about Spanish Telefonica’s Web Portal Incorporates Brazilian Digital Library, Nuvem de Livros
New Treaty Could Mandate Publishers to Allow Organisations to Convert Books into Audiobooks for the Blind
There has been a gradual shift among big name ebook publishers to branch out into developing audiobooks, an industry segment that is worth billions already and is expected to climb further. While this can be an exciting new option to comprehend a book, audiobooks can actually come as a boon to the blind, it being a handy option for them to connect to the literary world. Towards … [Read more...] about New Treaty Could Mandate Publishers to Allow Organisations to Convert Books into Audiobooks for the Blind
Strong News About Library Use by Pew Internet
One of the really interesting dynamics about public libraries is that, even as patronage appears to be dropping, more and more Americans claim that libraries are vital to the health of a community. Data from a new survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet Project polled over six thousand Americans about their library use, as well as their attitudes about the need for … [Read more...] about Strong News About Library Use by Pew Internet
McGraw Hill Teams Up with OverDrive to Offer Catalog of Professional Titles
OverDrive, the world's largest provider of digital content to academic and public libraries, announced a new partnership today that will increase its catalog of offered titles, specifically in key areas of business, science, and research. McGraw-Hill Professional, a widely respected provider of content and services for the medical, technical, and business communities, is making … [Read more...] about McGraw Hill Teams Up with OverDrive to Offer Catalog of Professional Titles
Outlook Grim for Public Libraries
As if public libraries have ever had the problem of having too much money, news from the Speak Up for Libraries conference painted a dark picture of what the coming year may bring, at least for UK libraries. Concerns of budget cuts from public funding sources, worries over offering a full selection of new and updated titles within the libraries' means, and fears about losing … [Read more...] about Outlook Grim for Public Libraries