A groundbreaking new study shows the value of libraries to the book and the ebook business. Publishers Weekly’s Andrew Albanese reports on Library Journal’s newest Patron Profiles research effort in conjunction with Bowker PubTrack Consumer: This month Library Journal released the first issue of a quarterly publication called Patron Profiles. Based on surveys and data […]
Link: What happens to books when the Kindle is free? — Tech News and Analysis
Based on the consistent and gradual declines in Kindle prices, some have speculated that Amazon could soon offer them for free, sponsored by advertising or other similar deals. Which raises an interesting question: What would free e-book readers do to the book industry?
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: David Burleigh, OverDrive
“Libraries will serve in the same role they always have: As curators of information for their communities. Librarians are ‘information specialists’ and they will continue to connect readers with all forms of reading. Patrons will come to libraries for recommendations of what to read next and to find and discover relevant information.”
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Scott Wasinger, EBSCO Publishing
The next big innovation to impact the ebook landscape should be broad availability of text books in electronic format once a business model is reached that publishers can be comfortable with. In the meantime, consolidation of eBook companies and increasing competition is driving innovations for better eBook products and services for libraries.
Link: Amazon and OverDrive Roll Out Kindle Books to Libraries
The long-awaited rollout, first announced in April, will end the notable absence of the popular Kindle device from library ebook lending.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Rich Rosy, Ingram Library Services
Link: Netflix and Libraries: You Are What “Your Users” Think You Are, Not What You Think You Are – Library Hat
But we separate them for the efficiency of ‘our’ operation. Users pay by being forced to take an additional step. Probably a decision as bad as Netflix and Qwikster.