Libraries worldwide broke digital lending records last year as Overdrive, the company that operates Libby and Sora, recently reported seeing more than 739 million borrows of audiobooks, e-books and ...

At a recent speaking engagement, I was asked, “Why do we need libraries if we can just download books for free?” Simply put, libraries don’t get books for free but loan them to patrons for free. It ...

As the Internet Archive appeals a court decision blocking alternatives to surveillance-ridden digital book licenses, a new report reveals that the world’s largest publisher may be selling readers’ ...

Archive digitization uses fast scanners, AI processing, and OCR to convert paper records into searchable digital files for ...

Libraries across the U.S. are grappling with the high costs of e-books and audiobooks, often priced much higher than consumer rates. E-books leased by libraries have expiration dates, unlike those ...

Books work like keys. Some unlock doors quickly, while others open vaults slowly over time. As a business owner writing a book, there’s a tough choice to make: Do you provide your audience with a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nowadays, many people prefer digital books over their physical copies, and for good reason. Digital books don't take up space in your bag or ...

For twenty years, literature consumption practices have undergone a total conversion. Readers can now avoid carrying bulky hardcovers and postpone paperback wait times – e-books have established ...

From an early age, children are diving into the vibrant world of digital media, sparking a critical conversation about its impact on literacy. While the undeniable advantages of print books can enrich ...

Hachette v. Internet Archive was brought by book publishers objecting to the archive’s digital lending library. Notably, the appeals court’s ruling rejects the Internet Archive’s argument that its ...