At a recent speaking engagement, I was asked, “Why do we need libraries if we can just download books for free?” Simply put, libraries don’t get books for free but loan them to patrons for free. It ...

E-books fit best for me when I read on commutes or trips, when I need adjustable fonts, or when I know I’ll want to search ...

E-book lending surged during the pandemic and has continued to climb, but restrictive licensing rules mean libraries are paying a steep price. The post The digital library dilemma: Why e-book ...

While e-book rentals may be free for library patrons, public libraries are still on the hook for expensive digital licensing fees. Kai Ryssdal: For those who are unfamiliar, how does the business end ...

Libraries across the U.S. are grappling with the high costs of e-books and audiobooks, often priced much higher than consumer rates. E-books leased by libraries have expiration dates, unlike those ...

A recent Connecticut Mirror article mentioned the decline in visits to libraries and circulation of material over the last decade. Unfortunately, it didn’t delve into the reasons for the decline. Nor ...

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SEATTLE — Seattle Public Library members will regain access to e-books on Thursday, June 13. This comes after SPL's online systems were targeted in a ransomware attack over Memorial Day weekend. The ...

An e-reader we haven't gotten around to testing is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, which is now available for purchase. We're ...

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