E-Reolen – the Danish, national e-lending platform – Nordic library meeting in Copenhagen Ppt with information on the business model, lending models, prices, numbers, among other aspects. CB: E-bookafzet groeit minder hard The article (in Dutch) shows that the trend in eBook lending… Read More
Digital Publishers Find Shared Purpose at W3C Publishing Summit – 13.11.2017 The article comments on the discussions that took place during the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Publishing Summit on the topic of digital publishing. Le prêt numérique en bibliothèque : bientôt la schizophrénie ? (E-lending… Read More
The concept of controlled digital lending is receiving growing attention. Originating in the United States, it is now a subject of discussion elsewhere in the world, raising both interest and concern. IFLA has interviewed Jonathan Band, a member of the Libraries Copyright Alliance, to find out more. Read More
IFLA has interviewed Sharon Day, speaking on behalf of a campaign in Canada to boost the availability - and affordability - of eBooks for libraries. The goal - to ensure that Canada's libraries can fulfil their mission of giving readers maximum possible access to knowledge and culture. Read More
The first major reform of Europe’s copyright system in almost 20 years aims to update the law for the digital age. In addition to affecting libraries and library users across Europe, it also sets an example for others, and could affect libaries elsewhere directly. The European Union… Read More
Following extensive discussions, libraries in the Netherlands have come to an agreement with publishers and others about eBook availability in the country. We interviewed Francien van Bohemen, Deputy Director of the Dutch Public Library Association, to find out more about the deal. Read More
LIBER is the leading international fair for the Spanish-language book sector. IFLA will participate in a pannel about intellectual property, where speakers will discuss current trends and challanges for libraries at the national, regional and international level. Read More
Open Access might be a growing part of Scholarly Communication, but it is accompanied by challenges old and new, no matter where you are in the world Read More
08:30 – 10:30 Livestreamed Simultaneous Interpretation In the 5 years since the last major session at WLIC, we have seen talk of the death of the physical books replaced by talk of the death of the eBook (both unsubstantiated), evolution in licensing practices and… Read More
SET Business Meeting I – Session 006 in Room 403- Friday, Aug. 24, 2018 from 11:15 a.m.- 13:15 p.m. Business Meeting II – Session 192 in Room 305 Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 from 10:45 a.m. – 13:15 p.m. Click the top link to view the full meeting information and agenda. Read More