eBook changes

There have been some unpleasant recent developments with regard to library eBooks. Large US publishers are becoming nervous about the extraordinary popularity of eBooks from libraries and are pulling back, apparently fearing that it will cut into their business. Three of the "Big 6" US publishers have decided to no longer sell eBooks or eAudiobooks to OverDrive, the company that provides the Red Wing Public Library (as part of SELCO) with eBooks and eAudiobooks. Other publishers are limiting their offerings and/or raising prices. If you'd like to learn more, and especially if you'd like to contact the publishers to express your displeasure with their policies, check out this blog post from the San Rafael Public Library.