At present Penguin are one of the few majors who are on the UK public library eBook platforms. So these should become available.
David Tanner
Manager: Stock and Systems
Library HQ
21 Grammar School Lane
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 1DF
Tel: 01609 533814
At the moment I am reading "1Q84" by Haruki Murakami.
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ken Chad
Sent: 14 November 2011 09:33
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Penguin ebook only sort stories RE: Libraries and eBooks
Penguin is launching ebook *only* short stories. Will these be unavailable to public libraries too?
http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/ebooks/especials.html
From the Penguin site:
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Penguin eSpecials
Penguin eSpecials are short pieces of writing-everything from important updates to nonfiction works to unknown novellas by bestselling novelists. An eSpecial could be an original essay or a short story from, deleted scenes from a famous novel, or a timely update to a non-fiction work. It's a very flexible and fast moving format.
Penguin's eSpecials are Short Works in Digital Form By Beloved Authors. The series is a modern incarnation of the Penguin 'Specials' launched in the '30s. As conflict in Europe drew closer, Penguin Specials such as What Hitler Wants achieved record-breaking sales. One of the bestselling titles during the war was Aircraft Recognition, used by both civilians and the fighting forces to recognize enemy planes.
Highlights from the 2010 eSpecials list include our first YA eSpecial by Anthony Horowitz entitled Quite A Ride, Obama adminstration's David Plouffe's How the Democrats Can Win by Leading America to a Better Future in
2010 and Beyond and Lynn Kurland's To Kiss In The Shadows, A Novella of the de Piaget Family.
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Edwards, Stephen
Sent: 04 November 2011 12:10
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Libraries and eBooks
Absolutely right. Askews estimate that 80% of Uk publishing is not
available to us. I think it is probably more than that. This is why we
must persuade publishers to work in partnership with us. We must work to
get the public library role in providing e-books more widely accepted -
as well as talking to publishers, the SCL group will want to see if the
Arts Council and others can help with advocacy work for us.
Stephen Edwards
Hampshire
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Johnston, Caroline
Sent: 04 November 2011 11:51
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Libraries and eBooks
I think this is a nice idea at the fringes, and would be a great outlet
for small publishers, but much of the demand from our eBook borrowers is
for the latest big releases, prize shortlists and bestsellers. Most of
the feedback that I get from the public is along the lines of 'great
service, but why don't you have the latest book by <insert name of
well-known author>'
This idea is certainly worth exploring as part of our offer, but it's
not The Answer. Just as with the rest of our stock ,we need to provide a
balanced choice of titles, not just focus on a niche market.
Caroline Johnston
Reader Development Manager
Leeds Library and Information Service
Leeds City Council
Tel 0113 3952339
Mobile 07891 271916
Visit the Leeds Reads blog for book news and reviews:
http://leedsreads.net/
I'm currently reading The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. It's the
story of a mysterious travelling circus, Le Cirque des Reves, which
arrives without warning and opens its doors only between dusk and dawn.
If some of the illusions appear to be a bit too magical, it is because
behind the scenes two young magicians are locked in a deadly competition
to outdo each other. I'm not entirely sure where the story is going, but
I'm really enjoying the ride.
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Marianne Bamkin
Sent: 04 November 2011 10:44
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Libraries and eBooks
I don't know what other think, but I consider that this is a really good
innovative idea. I follow the American, mobile, digital library on
Twitter, which goes around various cities. The vehicle has a machine
that downloads and prints out books for customers on demand and judging
by its attendance figures is extremely successful.
Marianne
Marianne Bamkin PhD research student
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/dis/research/PhDstudents/Bamkin.html
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From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of MARTYN EVERETT [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 04 November 2011 10:38
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Libraries and eBooks
The complex nature of the problems associated with the supply and loan
of ebooks in Libraries can only really be resolved if Libraries take a
fresh look at the whole question and become eBook publishers. The nature
of the technology doesn't require a vast capital outlay, and libraries
could easily form an alliance with small publishers, local organisations
and writers to the benefit of all parties.
Libraries should also look at using print on demand technologies to make
books available quickly in libraries, and to publish books that might
not otherwise be published.
One advantage for readers would be the availability in eBook and/or
P-o-D format of books and other publications which are not now easily
found in public libraries. Of course this would require a degree of
co-operation across local authority boundaries, and with other
organisations and cultural sectors, but the problems are not
insurmountable. Libraries could completely transform the current
situation and reinforce their position at the heart of cultural and
information provision.
Martyn
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