tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post3593824702519398697..comments2024-01-20T00:59:08.689+00:00Comments on Brave New World: Are eBooks Being Straight-Jacketed by pBook Thinking?Martyn Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02134633193540004531noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post-11848611363844343752011-03-23T14:39:27.262+00:002011-03-23T14:39:27.262+00:00bob you rasise some interesting points.
What i am...bob you rasise some interesting points.<br /><br />What i am trying to say is that we should not carry forward today's thinking and by doing so ensure we have the right model for digital.<br /><br />I do not see public lending rights i see a new licensing where libraries can lend a digital book, rent out a digital book even sell a digital book.<br /><br />the point about two formats is interesting as libraries only purchase the physical and licence the other via services such as overdrive. It is the word purchase that is wrong in a digital world.<br /><br />Basically all a library should do is be the authority where people come for digital loans, rentals, etc the files don't live in the library, nor should they but by that token they are bought merely licences on demand <br /><br />Love to read your article if you wish to supply link<br /><br />MartynMartyn Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134633193540004531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post-43802313351335435972011-03-23T14:25:10.203+00:002011-03-23T14:25:10.203+00:00For libraries, I see your argument leading to the ...For libraries, I see your argument leading to the equivalent of public lending rights in which the library will need to pay for each use or for use that exceeds the number of circulations in the original contract. The only difference is that the library will pay directly instead of having the government pay the PDR fees. Libraries may boycott such agreements because they are already financially beleaguered in these tough economic time. I also wrote in a recent article that the public library at least will be forced to purchase both formats, print and digital along with audio and large print, because the public library must meet patron demand. The publishers should perhaps pay more attention to the fact that these new "rules" will force libraries to cut back on less popular materials such as first novels and works from non-bestselling authors, an area where publishers often count on library purchases to justify publication.Bob Holleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260112429656324509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post-86414628281053801592011-03-23T01:27:45.544+00:002011-03-23T01:27:45.544+00:00I am glad that somebody echoes this opinion, becau...I am glad that somebody echoes this opinion, because ebooks are being adopted widely without thought. Licenses do change, and the issues brought up in this article are undoubtedly true. The electronic format can either increase freedom or horribly constrain it. Copyright has always been contested in other issues from Micky Mouse to proprietary software, but people don't seem to realize the potential rights that ebooks do not necessarily share with pbooks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35428618.post-88435729202066824442011-03-22T17:33:51.091+00:002011-03-22T17:33:51.091+00:00Hello, great post, thank you for writing. Your arg...Hello, great post, thank you for writing. Your arguments a strong on all sides, but when it comes down to it, which do you prefer? Everyone is different. I myself love ebooks. I love that they are interactive and being a member of www.novoink.com I found a real community. And then there is the side of me that loves old traditional books. I'm torn, but the eWorld isn't going anywhere, and I get it...<br />My 2cents. Thanks again, and good luck!<br />-ElenaRed Roverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296011704097860953noreply@blogger.com