Parents Value Libraries’ Digital Technologies and Programs, Pew Research Shows

May 1, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 0

According to new survey by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, parents see libraries as very important community resources. Libraries’ digital books and technologies are a major draw for families. Parents value libraries for their full spectrum …

A Call For “Delight” In Education… Now Made Possible By Tablets

April 30, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 0

Is it too much to ask that children should experience delight in school? Delight and learning don’t need to be polar opposites. Educator Maria Montessori once said, “One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the …

An Open Letter to James Patterson on Bravery, Optimism, and the Future of Books

April 26, 2013 | Kristen McLean | 2

I want to thank you, James Patterson. [This is not a setup.] Specifically, I want to thank you for three things: That you are clearly so passionate about your industry at a time when you could happily sit back and …

Are libraries offering enough self-published ebooks?

April 19, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 1

A self-published novel, The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken, was the best-selling ebook on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble during the week ending April 13, 2013. This statistic demonstrates a major shift in our literary ecosystem—self-published books have become culturally …

Public Libraries, Corporate Publishers and eBooks

April 18, 2013 | Jack W Perry | 3

Last week Simon & Schuster signed a deal with 3M and the NYPL to distribute eBooks into libraries. Now all of the “Big6″ corporate publishers have some type of agreement selling eBooks into public libraries. Libraries are indispensable. Publishers agree …

Survey finds generational gap in teachers’ comfort with digital technologies

March 1, 2013 | Beth Bacon | 1

Younger teachers use technology in their classrooms with more confidence than teachers aged 55 and older, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project in collaboration with the College Board and the National …

Librarian Patience Has Run out on E-Book Lending Issues, Library Association Says

September 27, 2012 | Jeremy Greenfield | 12

Patience has run out for librarians around the unsolved issue of e-book lending at libraries, according to American Library Association president Maureen Sullivan.

Bilbary Takes Next Steps in Turning Libraries Into Sales Channels

August 23, 2012 | Jeremy Greenfield | 0

In building partnerships with libraries in Kansas, Denver and, just announced today, California, e-bookstore Bilbary is attempting to create a new e-books sales channel through libraries.

Booksellers v. Libraries? Publishers v. Amazon? These are the wrong battles to fight

May 15, 2012 | Chris Rechtsteiner | 17

Four months ago (a long while back in Internet time), I wrote a piece noting how, in our research, we’ve identified libraries as representing the biggest short-term threat to Amazon’s (and others) ebook sales. As you would expect, this was …

DBW Insights: Brian Murray, CEO of HarperCollins

August 3, 2011 | Rich Fahle | 2

Brian Murray on ebook lending in libraries, ROI, and the pace of innovation.

DBW Weekly Roundup, 6/30/11

June 30, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 1

This week: the territorial rights, agents as publishers, ebook lending at ALA, and more!

DBW Weekly Roundup, 4/21/11

April 21, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 1

This week: Kindle Library Lending, new media talent, and more!

Find the Future: The Game at the New York Public Library

April 5, 2011 | Yvette M. Chin | 0

Find the Future at the New York Public Library: Play this game, write the future.

Library Ebooks: Towards a Cooperative Business Model (Roundtable: 3/24/11)

March 17, 2011 | DBW | 1

DBW Roundtable: 3/24 | Topic: Ebooks in Libraries

DBW Roundtable: Library Ebooks [ 1:02:58 ]

How the Ebook Reader’s Bill of Rights Benefits Authors

March 10, 2011 | DBW | 10

Andy Woodworth | What are a reader’s rights and how that affects authors.

DBW Insights: David “Skip” Prichard

March 8, 2011 | Rich Fahle | 1

“People say ‘Well, digital is getting rid of print.’ That’s not happening.” David “Skip” Prichard

Where Do Libraries Fit in the Ebook Ecosystem?

March 3, 2011 | Matt Mullin | 0

This exclusive hour long panel bringing together publishers, librarians, vendors, and advocates.

DBW Weekly Roundup: 2/18/11

February 18, 2011 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

Publishing Without Borders (DBW Roundtable: 2/10/11)

February 9, 2011 | DBW | 0

DBW Roundtable: 2/10 | Topic: Publishing Without Borders

Publishing Without Borders [ 58:11 ]

Digital Book World 2011 Roundup (Updated)

January 28, 2011 | DBW | 3

A quick roundup of coverage and reactions to Digital Book World 2011.

DBW Weekly Roundup: 1/14/11

January 14, 2011 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

The Ebook Ecosystem: Where do Libraries Fit?

January 4, 2011 | DBW | 1

“We’re able to provide users with more options for accessing eBooks, as well as audiobooks, from our ‘Virtual Branch.’”

Libraries’ Silver Lining (Roundtable: 11/11/10)

November 10, 2010 | DBW | 0

Topic: Libraries’ Silver Lining | Roundtable: 11/11/10

Libraries' Silver Lining

If Libraries are Screwed, so are the Rest of Us

October 15, 2010 | Emily Williams | 9

By Emily Williams | “All this is happening as taxpayers are having to decide what municipal services they can live without.”

12 Reasons to be Excited About Publishing’s Future

October 7, 2010 | Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | 4

By Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | “What’s exciting you in publishing right now?”

Local Library, Meet the World Wide Interwebs

September 27, 2010 | Emily Williams | 0

By Emily Williams | “Libraries will have to think about how they’re going to compete with an organization like Starbucks.”

DBW Weekly Roundup: 8/27/10

August 27, 2010 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

DBW Weekly Roundup: 8/13/10

August 13, 2010 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

An Optimist-Pessimist’s Guide to Avoiding Ebook Armageddon

August 10, 2010 | DBW | 5

By Heather McCormack | “We have to establish once and for all that ebooks do belong in public libraries.”

DBW Weekly Roundup: 7/30/10

July 30, 2010 | DBW | 1

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

DBW Weekly Roundup: 6/25/10

June 25, 2010 | DBW | 0

The most interesting news, commentary and tweets related to publishing that you may have missed, from all over the digital book world.

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