Library Concern about Kindle Books

Libraries Are Concerned About the Lack of New e-books in the Kindle Format

Michael Kozlowski | February 23, 2015

Libraries all over the US have expressed concern to Good e-Reader that the vast majority of new e-book titles from Overdrive are not available in the Kindle format.  The few books that have been made available are from small presses and not major publishers.  Is this something to be worried about?

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Overdrive has the largest market share in facilitating digital e-books, audiobooks and videos to libraries all over the United States. Chances are if your local branch offers digital content, its from Overdrive.  They are also the only company that offers e-books in the Kindle format.

<more at http://goodereader.com/blog/digital-library-news/libraries-express-concern-over-kindle-e-book-titles-from-overdrive; related links: http://goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/why-do-libraries-pay-more-money-for-e-books (Why Do Libraries Pay More Money for e-books? June 20, 2015) and http://goodereader.com/blog/tag/overdrive (OverDrive Media Stations Will Soon be in Public Spaces. August 17, 2015)>