Tag: overdrive
Penguin Tentatively Returns eBooks to Libraries, but Not Kindles
By launching a pilot program to bring their publications back to libraries through OverDrive competitor 3M, Penguin has taken a step back toward serving its customers. At least so long…
Amazon Kindle Borrowing Scares Penguin Away From Helping Libraries
Obviously there has often been a bit of strain in the relationship between publishers and libraries, much of the time with arguments along the same lines as those currently used…
OverDrive Gets a Huge Membership Boost after Launching Kindle Library Lending
The Kindle Library Lending service launched in the fall of 2011 started with 11.000 libraries. The number has grown to about 15,000 libraries and counting in the US, and 18,000…
What Impact will Kindle Library Lending Have on E-book Sales?
If you follow the e-book publisher news, you might have seen some mention of the major publisher Penguin Group’s decision to take away, then restore their titles to OverDrive. OverDrive…
Penguin, Overdrive, and Amazon: Kindle Library Lending Gets Complicated
Kindle owners found themselves targeted recently in a fairly unpleasant way. Penguin USA, one of the largest publishers in the world, decided that it would be a smart business move…
Kindle Library Lending Has Begun (In Seattle)!
The long anticipated release of Kindle library lending has begun! Beta testing for the new integration with Overdrive Library, a product of the Cleveland-based company whose software powers most library…
Kindle and OverDrive Bringing Library Lending This September?
One of the biggest flaws in the idea of a Kindle purchase for a lot of people has been the complete lack of library lending support. This isn’t a new…
Considering An Extreme Possibility Of Kindle Book Lending
At this point we know that the Kindle as a physical purchase is not where Amazon is looking to make their money. If anything, the fact that they have gone…
OverDrive Prepares for Upcoming Kindle Library Lending
As you have probably heard, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is launching a new Library Lending program later this year for the Kindle. Other e-readers including the Nook have have allowed library…
Consumer Reports Confirms Amazon Kindle Lagging Slightly Behind New Nook
For the first time ever, the Kindle is not quite in the lead among eReaders, according to Consumer Reports. Even though it is only a very closely held lead, it’s…