![]() Something else that has taken place under this deal is a shift to how many other publishers negotiate with libraries for digital lending. ![]() Large library systems with sizeable budgets and enormous patron bases aren’t held to the same terms as an out-of-the-way institution with less funding. There are different models that libraries can choose from, which is another great benefit of the deal. Not only is Amazon Publishing finally making its digital content available to libraries, the deal gives libraries a range of models through which it can license the content, offering libraries the kind of flexibility librarians have long asked for from the major publishers.” This deal will allow library patrons to borrow Amazon Publishing titles without having to download special add-ons, without having to use their Amazon accounts, and more importantly, without having to forfeit their data or privacy to “the Zon” in order to read a book.Īccording to a report from Publisher’s Weekly, “The deal represents a major step forward for the digital library market. Previously, Amazon Publishing has not offered ebook lending through public libraries, unlike many traditional publishers–albeit publishers who have some pretty odd requirements for their titles. ![]() It’s been a long time in the making, but Amazon Publishing finally has some big news to share: the traditional arm of Amazon’s company will work with Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) to put its 10,000-plus titles in libraries.
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