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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. -----Original Message----- 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 [log in to unmask] ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________________________________________ The information in this email (and any attachment) may be for the intended recipient only. If you know you are not the intended recipient, please do not use or disclose the information in any way and please delete this email (and any attachment) from your system. The Council does not accept service of legal documents by e-mail. ________________________________________________________________________