A Case Study From EIFL: Libraries and E-Books in Latvia

From the EIFL Web Site:

The introduction of e-books in libraries is proving to be something of a challenge with thorny technical, pricing and legal issues to overcome. In Latvia, a Baltic state with a population of just over two million, the e-book market is just emerging with an estimated 400 e-book titles. So far, little interest has been shown in e-book services by libraries for a variety of reasons, not least a lack of understanding by librarians and publishers about the legal framework for e-lending. However, as the number of e-book titles in Latvia is sure to grow, and demand for e-books in libraries will increase, it is imperative to raise awareness of the issues now, identify problems and reach agreement on a sound legal framework so that libraries are ready when the market has developed

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See Also: Reports From Other Countries: “Advocacy campaigns for national copyright law reform” (via EIFL)
See Also: Presentations From “E-books in Libraries: A Global Question of Survival?” Seminar Now Online (3/20/2013)
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