Kobo has plans to unveil a new framework for libraries that would allow them to buy and distribute eBooks. The new library program would allow libraries to purchase eBooks directly from Kobo and allow their patrons to read them. The first stage of this grand plan is rolling out with the Hutt City Libraries in New Zealand. They have just begun to sell e-Readers and tablets in their branches and will provide a rental system for the devices later this year.
Michael Sauers is the Director of Logan Library in Logan, UT. Prior to this he was one of the founding staff and Technology Manager for Do Space in Omaha, NE. After earning his MLS in 1995 from the University at Albany's School of Information Science and Policy Michael spent his first 20 years as a librarian training other librarians in technology along with time as a public library trustee, a bookstore manager for a library friends group, a reference librarian, a technology consultant, and a bookseller. He has written dozens of articles for various journals and magazines and has published 14 books ranging from library technology, blogging, Web design, and an index to a popular horror magazine. In his spare time, he blogs at TravelinLibrarian.info, runs The Collector's Guide to Dean Koontz website at CollectingKoontz.com, takes many, many photos, and typically reads more than 100 books a year.
Unless otherwise stated, all opinions are my own and are not to be considered those of the City of Logan, UT.
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Kobo has plans to unveil a new framework for libraries that would allow them to buy and distribute eBooks. The new library program would allow libraries to purchase eBooks directly from Kobo and allow their patrons to read them. The first stage of this grand plan is rolling out with the Hutt City Libraries in New Zealand. They have just begun to sell e-Readers and tablets in their branches and will provide a rental system for the devices later this year.
