New American Libraries supplement examines future of ebook lending

摘要

Leading library practitioners and experts discuss promises and "Faustian bargains" of ebooks in the new American Libraries digital supplement Digital Content: What's Next? The future-focused digital supplement examines how libraries are evolving in response to the digital revolution, including exploiting opportunities in self-publishing, while confronting challenges in licensing constraints. The digital supplement also details progress made by the ALA's Digital Content Working Group to advocate for equitable access to ebooks produced by the world's largest book publishers.