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Overdrive expand Most Downloaded Ebook Lists to include UK, CA, AUS

February 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · digital library

From the Overdrive blog: For more than a year, OverDrive has issued monthly “Most Downloaded Books from the Library” lists, which features popular eBook and audiobook downloads from all libraries in our global network. The lists were an instant hit, helping our library partners guide collection development decisions.

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States Redefine Textbooks to Include Digital Format, Simba Report Finds

December 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment · press release

I have the press release here, and if you want the full report it will cost you $1300. From the press release: In an effort to increase student engagement with content while decreasing spending on textbooks, adoption state review boards are incorporating digital programs into their strategy. According to “2010 National Textbook Adoption Scorecard and 2011 [...]

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Publisher’s Weekly expnd PW Select to include Wattpad

October 18th, 2010 · No Comments · publishing news

I’m going to let PW speak for themselves about today’s announcement: Publishers Weekly has teamed up with the social reading community Wattpad to offer additional marketing opportunities for self-published authors who sign up for PW Select, PW’s new program that will review at least 25 self-published authors on a quarterly basis. Authors who register for [...]

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Ibis Reader updated to include cover images in the library

September 30th, 2010 · 4 Comments · software news

Keith Fahlgren just announced a new update the the browser based Ibis Reader. You”l now be able to see the covers of the ebooks in your library. Ibis Reader was also updated so it now supports the new cover image rules from the ODPS 1.0 standard. Personally, I’d rather have the images appear when I [...]

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Bookshare International expands to include 4 more countries

September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · press release

Bookshare is a non for profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all individuals with print disabilities have equal and timely access to print materials. It’s primary purpose is to maintain an online library of digital books for people with print disabilities. From the press release: Bookshare International today announced partnerships with Vision Australia, Western Australia [...]

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