The premise behind this petition is very simple: libraries are the best way for people to learn about new books. So why are publishers preventing libraries from providing these new books in whichever format the patron desires? Please sign and share.
From the article: “In a stunning development, Penguin Group has extricated itself from its contract with OverDrive, the primary supplier of ebooks to public libraries. Starting February 10, Penguin, which had recently instituted limitations on library lending for ebooks and audiobooks, will now no longer offer any ebooks or audiobooks through OverDrive.”
Have you borrowed an ebook yet? What are your thoughts?
From the article: “The new service, called Freading (free reading) will immediately increase the size and diversity of library e-book collections by allowing them access to a collection of over 20,000 titles without any upfront cost to the library. The innovative business model allows libraries to pay a per use fee instead of a purchasing an item of unknown desirability.”
The ebook survey is open to public, academic and school libraries. So get to it!
Via Poets & Writers. What do you think?
