Interview: Michael Kelley, Library Journal News & Features Editor
We recently spoke with Michael Kelley, executive editor of news and features for Library Journal, about current events in the library ebook market.
Redefining Reading
One of our research assistants takes a look at digital opportunities for print disabled and blind readers.
Harvard Library Strategic Conversations Sponsors Program on “Building the Digital Public Library of America”
Featured speakers Robert Darnton and John Palfrey will discuss the history and future of the DPLA.
On Friday, March 2, Harvard Library Strategic Conversations will sponsor a free and open program titled “Building the Digital Public Library of America.”
Digital Library Digest: February 17, 2012
This week’s DigLibDig covers fallout from the Penguin-OverDrive dispute, the launch of BibSoup, The Library as Incubator Project, and LJ’s Patron Profiles.
Request For Comment: Draft report on technical considerations for large-scale digital libraries
Submit comments, questions, and other feedback by February 17
Geneva Henry has put out an open call for comments and feedback on a recently published draft report for CLIR-DLF discussing infrastructure considerations for large-scale digital libraries.
Digital Library Digest: February 10, 2012
This week’s DigLibDig covers Karen Coyle on modern data, Big Six resistance to ebooks, the Austrian National Library’s ambitious digitization goals, and Penguin’s separation from OverDrive.
Penguin exits the e-lending scene
Beginning February 10, Penguin will bar sale of additional ebook copies to library wholesalers.
In an announcement made February 9, Penguin Group has terminated its contract with OverDrive, the largest distributer of digital content to American libraries and Penguin’s partner.
Press: “Libraries Happen”
“I was a guest at a recent DPLA ‘Audience and Participation Work Stream’ meeting that brought together participants with a variety of perspectives and experience, but joined by a deep concern for the future of libraries…”
Digital Library Digest: February 3, 2012
This week’s DigLibDig provides updates on DPLA West, the Dev team’s first build, Random House’s actions after their meeting with ALA, an interview with author Marilyn Johnson, and the Harvard experimental library seminar.
Martin Kalfatovic: DPLA Tech Workstream Update
DPLA Technical Workstream co-chair Martin Kalfatovic gave an update on the workstream's progress at the Content & Scope workshop on February 2, 2012.
DPLA Technical Workstream co-chair Martin Kalfatovic guest posts about his presentation at the Content & Scope workshop in Philadelphia, PA on February 2, 2012.
