Ideas for a community library strategic plan?

WayOutWestMom
Wed, 29 Aug 2018 21:25:55 +0000

@gouf78

Licensing e-books is becoming increasingly difficult for libraries. Macmillam just recently announced a 4 month embargo on licensing/sales of e-books to libraries for several of its imprints. The publisher claims it’s losing retail sales due to the availability of library e-books.

If Macmillan’s data backs up or even appears to back up their claim, you can expect to see all other publishers follow suit. E-book costs will rise significantly (with libraries less able to afford e-books) or the licensing of e-books to libraries will cease entirely.