The New Missing Books

摘要

The rise of self- and independently published digital literature has enabled tens of thousands of authors to reach new audiences, but it threatens the ability of research and national libraries to collect and preserve our written heritage. Although these books range from family memoirs to best selling authors seeking freedom from traditional publisher constraints, they are usually available only through ebook retailers or directly on personal websites. National libraries will need to establish a new submission agreements if they are not to lose access to this new wellspring of literature.