Comments on: A shot across the bow http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:41:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8 By: Amy Mangold http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/#comment-3589 Mon, 14 May 2012 13:18:49 +0000 http://jasongriffey.net/wp/?p=4016#comment-3589 Nancy,

One way to support libraries is to sign the petition at ebooksforlibraries.com. Since the largest publishers are restricting library access to the most popular titles and authors, that means that you cannot borrow it from the library. You have to purchase it from somewhere or go through a paid subscription like Amazon Prime.

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By: Nancy http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/#comment-3582 Fri, 11 May 2012 18:32:59 +0000 http://jasongriffey.net/wp/?p=4016#comment-3582 With amazon.com, you get one book a month. Ok, then what do I do for the other 27 days? I’m not saying kindle is a poor resource… it’s simply one available. I wouldn’t give up radio for TV (or vice versa). I’m sorry this has to be a competition between the library and amazon. What do you advise patrons/customers do? I truly do want to support libraries and access, but I’m not sure of the best action to get that across to anyone. TIA for your help.

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By: Amy Mangold http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/#comment-3581 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:01 +0000 http://jasongriffey.net/wp/?p=4016#comment-3581 You don’t have to wait in line, but you have to pay $79 per year for it, in addition to the purchase of a Kindle. Since your local library is a funded resource, you don’t have to pay additional to borrow that title you may never read again. And you can usually get it in a format that doesn’t require the purchase of a specific device.

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By: Doing Your Part in the Library Ebook Wars | David Lee King http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/#comment-3574 Thu, 10 May 2012 19:01:50 +0000 http://jasongriffey.net/wp/?p=4016#comment-3574 [...] tackle this particular issue? Read Jason Griffey’s recent post about Amazon’s Lending Library. Amazon wants your customers to borrow from THEM. For free (well, after the purchase of a Kindle [...]

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By: Andy Woodworth http://jasongriffey.net/wp/2012/05/10/a-shot-across-the-bow/#comment-3573 Thu, 10 May 2012 15:43:48 +0000 http://jasongriffey.net/wp/?p=4016#comment-3573 I have to say that the line,”as frequently as once a month” still makes me chuckle. But I guess they are selling it as guaranteed, no lines no wait, for these seven books with the implication of others. So, it’s once a month no problem versus “roll the dice” with the public library. I still think this a bit of turd polishing…

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