"As more and more readers turn to ebooks, libraries are forced to keep up with the trend, often having to pay onerous licensing fees just for the "privilege" of keeping the work in stock, and, often unknowingly, exposing their patrons' data." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421#LearnLibre#EndDRM#Libraries#ebooks#DayAgainstDRM
It's cool that Kobo has a new color e-reader coming out, but I think I'll just continue buying used print books. 😆 Don't need another electronic device.
A Mouth Full of Salt uncovers a country on the brink of seismic change as its women decide for themselves which traditions are fit for purpose – and which prophecies it’s time to rewrite.
Added Joe Stone's site to my list of DRM-free bookshops. 💜
Joe Stone is a cartoonist and illustrator based in London. As well as beng featured in numerous anthologies, Jow has self-published his own work for over six years.
"It's not easy being an anti-DRM activist, especially heading into 2024. Not content with locking down software and streaming media, the massive corporations peddling this unjust technology have even extended their reach into the world's libraries. OverDrive is the worst of these offenders..." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421#LearnLibre#EndDRM#Libraries#ebooks#DayAgainstDRM
"It's not easy being an anti-DRM activist, especially heading into 2024. Not content with locking down software and streaming media, the massive corporations peddling this unjust technology have even extended their reach into the world's libraries. OverDrive is the worst of these offenders..." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421#LearnLibre#EndDRM#Libraries#ebooks#DayAgainstDRM
Come and meet Brick House/Flaming Hydra at #indielib in Columbus tomorrow, and learn how YOUR library can use our new BRIET app to OWN and LOAN (not license) #ebooks
... and how YOUR independent press can SELL ebooks...
É suposto até junho haver empréstimo de #ebooks por bibliotecas em Portugal. Não se sabe muito sobre as funcionalidades, mas o serviço existe noutros países da UE. No dia 12 de abril, a KR21 vai dar este webinar sobre a situação europeia. Inscrição gratuita⬇️
"As more and more readers turn to ebooks, libraries are forced to keep up with the trend, often having to pay onerous licensing fees just for the "privilege" of keeping the work in stock, and, often unknowingly, exposing their patrons' data." Read the full article about IDAD 2023: https://u.fsf.org/421#LearnLibre#EndDRM#Libraries#ebooks#DayAgainstDRM
If an #ebook subscription service sounds like it might be for you, please consider supporting one that isn’t owned by #Amazon, that exploits its dominant position to force authors into exclusivity deals that prevent their work from being available elsewhere. There are alternatives to #KindleUnlimited, including (but not limited to) #Everand. @bookstodon