by Andrew Albanese - Aug 04, 2014 - PW
U.S libraries have made the most headway with e-books in libraries, but internationally, the situation remains problematic, according to a new report from the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). Noting a quickly changing e-book marketplace, IFLA officials say the latest report serves as an update to the group’s 2012 Background Paper on eLending, and the IFLA Principles for Library eLending. And overall, the situation is not looking good for libraries around the world.
“Taken globally, the current situation is patchwork at best,” the report concludes. “While clearly progress has been made in furthering the availability of e-books in libraries in some jurisdictions, it often also appears to be examples of ‘two steps forward, one step back’ or even in some cases lost ground.”
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