Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Libraries Want to Streamline E-Content Delivery

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Photo Illustration by Robert Jaime, Arizona Public Media
The Pima County Public Library is part of a national effort to ensure patrons continue to have free access to electronic content.

As electronic books gain popularity, through devices like iPads, Kindles and Nooks, the demand sometimes exceeds the supply, because of ownership and rights issues.

More than 70 library systems across the county, including Pima County Public Library, recently launched what they call the “ReadersFirst Initiative” to make sure electronic content is readily accessible and easy for patrons to download.

Read more and listen (via AZPM)

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