Lets hope it isn't like the business model for music downloads, which is
essentially prevent any non-sale distribution of content. micro-payments
direct to consumers may be possible for libraries to manage instead of bulk
subscriptions, but the permission to allow this may not be granted
Andrew Lewis
e-Services Officer
Library and Information Services
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jackie Proven [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 28 September 2006 16:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: The death of the book!
I think we need to be aware of how this could change reading behaviour - not
so much from the point of view of functionality of the readers and whether
it can mimic the 'book experience' - more about the 'business model'.
As far as I can work out Sony's ebook format uses OpenMG Digital Rights
Management technology, and their site mentions 'benefits' such as
"Sets boundaries in which users can freely enjoy digital content while also
preventing unauthorized
actions".(http://www.sony.net/Products/OpenMG/overview/tech.html)
So don't even think about swapping your favourite book with a friend....
and
"The separation of digital content from its license allows for online
services with flexible schemes."
so I'm sure Sony will offer licences for library use which may or may not
allow copyright exceptions to be exercised....
Food for thought!
Jackie
Jackie Proven
Digital Rights Research & Development Assistant
TrustDR JISC Project
UHI Millennium Institute
http://trustdr.ulster.ac.uk/index.php
Room 145
Perth College
Crieff Road
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Tel. 01738 877339
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>>> Sarah Bruch <[log in to unmask]> 28/09/2006 14:43 >>>
Well, not really but possibly a change to the book as we know it.
If you don't already know what i'm talking about have a look at:
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY
_BrowseCatalog-Start;sid=RMGheByLdb6hF1mQ-wCrc1OE4r8kZJDXLM8=?CategoryNa
me=pa_portablereader&Dept=audio (sorry about the giant URL). Basically
Sony have released their Portable Reading System (PRS-500) in the US.
I've been finding it very interesting reading about how the new eInk
works, plus all the comments from people who've actually seen the
device.
I was wondering if anyone else out there has any opinions on this new
generation of eBook readers and how they're going to effect the way we
work (if at all).
Sarah Bruch
Multidisciplinary Library
Prince Philip Hospital
Dafen
Llanelli
Carmarthenshire
SA14 8QF
Tel/Fax: 01554 749301
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