Ebook Strategy and Public Libraries: Slow Just Won’t Work Anymore

- Submitted by Jim Duncan, State Library

“OK, it’s time for a little tough love for public library leaders. We haven’t been as visionary, vigilant and assertive as we need to be when it comes to mapping our future in the ebook world. And unfortunately, too much of our time has been spent reacting to business models that seemingly reflect only commercial interests, rather than boldly advocating for business models that also serve the public’s interests.”

Read more at The Digital Shift

[note: the Douglas County model is cited in the above article]

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