eBook Information
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We try to get as many new and popular titles as we can, however, we are unable to get as many as we would like. Some publishers have been making changes that make it very difficult, if not impossible, for libraries to build and expand their eBook collection.
Recently, Random House, publisher of Steig Larsson, Christopher Paolini, George R.R. Martin, and more increased the price of their eBooks for libraries by up to 300%.
HarperCollins, publisher of Janet Evanovich, Michael Crichton, Meg Cabot, Lemony Snicket, and more limits their eBook checkouts. Once HarperCollins's eBook has checked out 26 times, the library then has to purchase another copy.
Other publishers refuse to make any of their eBooks available to libraries, and others greatly limit their choices. These publisher include Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Hatchette, and Macmillan. Some of their authors include Jodi Picoult, Brandon Mull, Neil Gaiman, James Patterson, Eric Carle, and more.
If you think that's wrong, you're not alone. You can learn more here and here.
You can also contact these publishers directly
| HarperCollins Publishers 10 East 53rd Street New York, NY 10022 212-207-7521 feedback2@harpercollins.com Hatchette Book Group Macmillan Publishing Penguin Group |
Random House, Inc. 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019 212-787-7000 Contact Random House Simon & Schuster Brilliance Audio |
Sample Letter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my disappointment with your unwillingness to
sell or license eBooks to public libraries. By refusing to work with
public libraries, you are denying library users equal access to books. I
do not believe a publishing company should restrict access to
information through the public library based solely on a book's format.
Sincerely,
