EBooks

• Libraries ask for Ontario-wide digital system to ensure equal access to materials

  Libraries are mostly funded by municipalities, so each library system has to purchase their own material, said Dina Stevens, of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2023
  
• Top eBook, eAudiobook titles borrowed from Edmonton Public Library in 2019

  When it comes to total digital circulation, EPL is the #10 public library system in the world. Here are the top 5 most-borrowed eBooks and eAudiobooks.

  Consumer

  Jan 30, 2020
  
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• EPL joins other public libraries across North America to protest publisher’s ebook restrictions

  A rule change that could "cripple" public libraries' ability to make certain ebooks available has groups across North America rallying to urge Macmillan Publishing to reconsider.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2019
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• Publishers’ embargo on eBooks ‘could be crippling’ to Edmonton libraries

  Libraries will be upping their lobbying efforts with the federal government, authors - even Amazon - regarding the overly restrictive conditions publishers have put on eBooks.

  Consumer

  Aug 28, 2019
• Microsoft’s ebook store closes, and will take all customers’ ebooks with it

  Customers who purchased digital books from the Microsoft store will soon be forced to return them.

  Tech

  Apr 4, 2019
• Amazon unveils unlimited reading service for Kindle users

  Amazon is rolling out a new subscription service that will allow unlimited access to thousands of electronic books and audiobooks for $9.99 a month.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 18, 2014
• Competition deal should lower e-book prices

  E-book prices could drop as much as 20 per cent following a ruling forcing publishers to end certain practices.

  Consumer

  Feb 7, 2014
• New book offers tips for women over 50 re-entering dating scene

  In her new book The Later Dater, Valerie Gibson seeks to help women aged 50 and up to ease their transition back into the singles scene.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 27, 2014
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• Vancouver Public Library now loaning out eReaders

  The Vancouver Public Library is now lending out eReaders to their patrons, as part of a growing trend of reading books on digital devices.

  Jan 21, 2014