Can eBooks Fit into the Print Book Paradigm: Publishers and eBook Lending Limits

Event Type: Online/web-based

Topics: Books, Collections, Technology, Library Electronic Resources

Contact: Leora Troper

Date, Location

Mon, 04/11/2011 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm


About the Event

  • Is there true ownership of eBooks for libraries?
  • Can libraries exist without ownership of eBooks?
  • What is the best access model for eBooks?
  • Is there a right of first sale that applies to eBooks?

The recent decision by HarperCollins to switch to a licensing model for eBooks has the public library world in an uproar and has spawned numerous boycotts of HarperCollins by public libraries. Instead of allowing libraries to “purchase” one digital copy and lend it sequentially to an unlimited number of library users, HarperCollins has instead opted to only license each of their eBooks for 26 uses. After the 26 circulations are used up, the library must purchase an additional license.

Cost: no charge

To Register:

Registration is open on the day of the webinar.

Event Website

http://infopeople.org/training/webinar/ebooks

Submitted by: Leora Troper on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 12:28pm Contact the person who posted this item.

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