Libraries have come a long way from the days of Alexandria. Once essentially no more than a museum of great works, libraries in the 21st century have had to reinvent themselves as a community-based center of learning and production, not just a place to put your name on the list for the latest James Patterson hardcover. With everything from technology centers, MOOC learning … [Read more...] about Digital Content Adds New Layer of Relevance to Libraries
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Macmillan Fully Commits to Library eBook Lending
Macmillan started a limited US eBook pilot program for libraries at the beginning of 2013. The company only contributed titles at first from their Minotaur imprint to gauge market acceptance to their terms and conditions. The publisher is very satisfied with the amount of capital they are gleaning their established relationships with 3M, Baker & Taylor and Overdrive. This … [Read more...] about Macmillan Fully Commits to Library eBook Lending
Amazon Enters eBook Subscription Market with Kindle Unlimited
It's rare that Amazon isn't leading the charge in some aspect of the book industry, but news came out today that Amazon is experimenting with ebook subscription models. In the often-compared Netflix climate, this would allow consumers to read unlimited content for one flat monthly fee. GigaOm grabbed a link to the page for the new feature on Amazon.com, as reported by … [Read more...] about Amazon Enters eBook Subscription Market with Kindle Unlimited
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 Adds Foreign Language Content, More Streaming
OverDrive is the world's largest supplier of digital content to public and school libraries, but that content isn't only ebooks. The company also meets the needs of libraries and their patrons with music, audiobooks, and the ability to stream movies from the library. OverDrive announced a recent addition to that catalog that will increase its already-10,000 strong list of movie … [Read more...] about OverDrive Adds Foreign Language Content, More Streaming
Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Libraries are certainly working under difficult constraints while working to remain a relevant source of community support and engagement. The constant slashing of budgets, reductions in staff and hours of operation, and the obstacles libraries have faced in ebook lending have all led to stress levels of many libraries. But a new service from Mosio will add a layer of relevance … [Read more...] about Mosio Adds a Layer of Relevance to Libraries
Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
With the variety of ebook subscription services that have launched recently, there are models that speak to many different reading preferences. From Netflix-style all-you-can-eat to serialized and long-form eshorts, different consumers can find paid models that support the way they choose to read. One interesting aspect to subscription models is that there are also platforms … [Read more...] about Entitle Launches Christian eBook Subscription
Hoopla Digital Redesigns the Digital Library Model
Library lending of ebooks and other digital content is finally gaining a foothold in the industry as publishers and lending institutions come to some measure of agreement on how to make it work. While libraries need access to up-to-date but affordable content, and publishers need some guarantee they they will be compensated for allowing their titles into lending catalogs, the … [Read more...] about Hoopla Digital Redesigns the Digital Library Model
The eBook Subscription Model is Here to Stay
At an IDPF and BISG panel today as part of its Making Information Pay event, speakers addressed one of the key changes the publishing industry is undergoing: ebook subscriptions. When 24Symbols launched in 2010 as a Netflix-style model for ebook consumption, publishers weren't quick to jump on board, at least not in the US. One reason may have been that the company was simply … [Read more...] about The eBook Subscription Model is Here to Stay