The announcement that digital versions of the Harry Potter series will be available in libraries has sparked both delight and skepticism.
What Patrons Teach Us—and Publishers Should Learn
By on February 10, 2012
A new report from LJ indicates that it is vital for libraries to connect with digital patrons, especially ebook readers, and satisfying their expectations has a meaningful upside for both the library users and the publishing community.
OverDrive Adds Publishers’ Whole Lists to Want It Now Catalog
By on February 8, 2012
“By exposing a publisher’s entire list, it becomes like crowdsourcing, where patrons can offer their suggestions.” Steve Potash
Random House Reaffirms Commitment to Library Ebook Lending While Raising Prices to Wholesalers
By on February 2, 2012
After an “upbeat and productive” meeting with leaders of the American Library Association on Tuesday, Random House reaffirmed its commitment to library lending of the company’s entire portfolio of ebook titles. At the same time, the company has announced that effective March 1 it is raising ebook prices that it charges library wholesalers such as OverDrive, 3M, and Ingram, which set the ultimate price libraries will pay to lease ebooks.
Hands on With iBooks Author
By on January 19, 2012
Ed-tech journalist Audrey Watters puts Apple’s new textbook creation tool, iBooks Author, through its paces.
CES 2012: Digital Publishers Debate What Makes a Great Kids’ Product
By on January 16, 2012
Digital publishers and app developers gathered to talk shop, specifically what makes a great ebook experience for kids, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Letters: For a technology user, a love of print endures
By on December 27, 2011
“My love of actual books does not interfere with my ability to see value in electronic devices and to champion ways for our students and staff to use them effectively,” writes Kate Ewing, a media specialist in Omro, WI.
Kindles Attract Reluctant Readers at CT Elementary School
By on December 19, 2011
Yvonne Cech has recently turned two free Kindles into a flourishing ebook program, where her fourth-grade students at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary read everything from Treasure Island to Lincoln Peirce’s “Big Nate” series (HarperCollins).
Penguin’s Ebook Decision Has Chilling Effect on School Libraries
By on November 30, 2011
Penguin’s suspension of Kindle access to its titles for libraries reaffirmed one librarian’s decision to go the public domain route, rather than spend money on titles only to have the rights potentially taken away.
Penguin Group USA to No Longer Allow Library Lending of New Ebook Titles
By on November 21, 2011
Penguin Group USA has joined the ranks of Big Six publishers who will not offer ebook titles via OverDrive’s catalog.
