Want To Borrow A Library Ebook? Why It Might Become More Challenging (& How Libraries Are Fighting Back)

Macmillan's embargo on new ebooks impacts public libraries, now scrambling to make materials available to patrons. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:32:08 UTC ]

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Striking Libraries and Plagiarizing Authors

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Expanding Digital Reading in Brazil: Calling All Telcos

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A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

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