HC UK not ruling out e-lending limit

Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Fri, 11/03/2011 - 13:04 HarperCollins has said it is “not ruling out” implementing the ebook library lending model in the UK its US partner has initiated, which allows library users to borrow its ebooks only 26 times. In a debate on BBC Radio 4's "You and Yours" programme today [11th March], Overdrive’s David Burley, who contacted libraries in the States about HC’s move, said it would “continue to advocate on behalf of libraries” but would also try to “keep the system working” with publishers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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