Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Simon & Schuster to offer e-books to libraries

(AP) ? The publisher of Stephen King, Bob Woodward and other top-selling authors has changed its policy of withholding e-books from libraries.

Simon & Schuster announced a 1-year pilot program Monday with library systems in three New York City boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Simon & Schuster had been the last of the "Big Six" publishers to keep its entire e-catalog off-limits from libraries. Publishers have worried that free library downloads could lead to lost sales.

Such popular Simon & Schuster books as Doris Kearns Goodwin's "Team of Rivals" and Walter Isaacson's "Steve Jobs" will be made available in digital editions. The pilot program begins April 30. Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy said Monday that she hopes to add more libraries even before the 1-year trial period is over.

Associated Press

Source: http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/4e67281c3f754d0696fbfdee0f3f1469/Article_2013-04-15-E-books-Libraries/id-3d6d3c0224ae4fb7b9a160fccd186748

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