Tuesday, January 7, 2003
Cleveland Library To Launch eBook System
Posted by Janak Parekh in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 02:37 PM
Now here's a compelling idea for ebooks... the only question is why you need a library for them. ;)
"The Cleveland Public Library is launching an eBook system that will let people download publications onto their PCs and personal digital assistants.
The new eBook collection, which will go online in March, is believed to be the first of its kind in a public library and will operate much the same as a traditional library system. Patrons wishing to download the eBooks will need to have a Cleveland Public Library card. What's more, only a limited number of each eBook will be available, and after a preset number of days, the eBook will lock out the current reader so another patron can check it out."
As the loans are presumably free, this could be very useful. Better variety is needed, but it's a start. Hopefully you'll be able to download the ebooks from their website, and it'll support sane formats.
"The Cleveland Public Library is launching an eBook system that will let people download publications onto their PCs and personal digital assistants.
The new eBook collection, which will go online in March, is believed to be the first of its kind in a public library and will operate much the same as a traditional library system. Patrons wishing to download the eBooks will need to have a Cleveland Public Library card. What's more, only a limited number of each eBook will be available, and after a preset number of days, the eBook will lock out the current reader so another patron can check it out."
As the loans are presumably free, this could be very useful. Better variety is needed, but it's a start. Hopefully you'll be able to download the ebooks from their website, and it'll support sane formats.
