Showing posts with label tensions between publishers and libraries over e-book pricing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tensions between publishers and libraries over e-book pricing. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

As Library E-Books Live Long, Publisher Sets Expiration Date; New York Times, 3/14/11

Julie Bosman, New York Times; As Library E-Books Live Long, Publisher Sets Expiration Date:

"“We are working diligently to try to find terms that satisfy the needs of the libraries and protect the value of our intellectual property,” John Sargent, the chief executive of Macmillan, said in an e-mail. “When we determine those terms, we will sell e-books to libraries. At present we do not.”"