If you received a Kindle, Nook or another brand ofe-reader, this holiday season you’re probably wondering if you can borrow e-books from the library. Even though many major publishers will not sell new e-books to public libraries, you can borrow e-books from the library and read them with your new device.
Many publishers fear that allowing public libraries to add best -selling e-books to their collection will lead to a plethora of illegally copied e-books that will eat into their profit margins. However, many small and independent publishers see the fears of larger publishers as an opportunity to increase the readers of their books. These publishers are developing innovative sales models that protect their interests, but also make it easy for public libraries to purchase their e-books
So, even though you may not be able to borrow the latest best sellers from the library’s e-book collection, there are many lesser known e-books from small and independent publishers available at the library. Many of these books are as good as or better, than more popular e-books.
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Within the library’s e-book collection you will find not only fiction, but travel books, computer books, and how-to books. And because small and independent publishers are eager to deal with public libraries the depth and breadth of the collection of e-books available at the library will be constantly expanding. And these e-books are available for any type of e-reader that can read an e-pub format.
If you need help borrowing e-books from the library, we will be glad to help you. We are also planning on offering training on borrowing e-books from the library. The training will be available on Friday mornings in February from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
