The Pew Research Center's Internet and Family Life Project has released another report based this time on library usage and how patrons' attitudes towards libraries are shifting, both for the better and otherwise. According to a statement in the report's summary, "The internet has already had a major impact on how people find and access information, and now the rising … [Read more...] about Pew Internet Report Shows Consumers Want More Technology
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Smashwords Unveils Library Direct Catalog
Ebook distribution platform Smashwords, one of the top retailers for self-published and digitally published works, unveiled a new program today that will make it even easier and more lucrative for libraries to put indie authors’ titles in the devices of digital reading patrons. Library Directwill allow libraries to bundle books in Smashwords’ catalog and select the books based … [Read more...] about Smashwords Unveils Library Direct Catalog