Thursday, August 30, 2012

Not eNOUGH!

Did you know that many publishers refuse to sell eBooks to libraries?

That libraries have to pay as much as five times more than consumers for eBooks to circulate in the library system?

That, because of the complications of eBooks, the relationship between libraries and publishers has drastically changed for the worse?

The New Jersey Library Association states, "When it comes to eBooks, there's NOT eNOUGH!" They have started a campaign of awareness for their patrons, letting them know why so many books aren't available on eBook through their local libraries.

Check out their campaign here: http://savemynjlibrary.org/notenoughebooks/

Though our library is in Pennsylvania, we have the same concerns. Our desire is to make eBook content available to you, but complications prevent us from doing this very easily.

The New Jersey Library Association website for this campaign, provided above, gives more specific information on publishers that limit libraries' use of their eBooks. They also give addresses for a letter-writing campaign.

You can make a difference!

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