the future of publishing
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Renee Hobbs presents on the future of publishing, with a special focus on ebooks for libraries, at the historic Redwood Library and Athenaum in Newport, Rhode Island on October 13, 2012.TRANSCRIPT
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The Future of Publishing
Renee Hobbs
Professor and Founding Director
Harrington School of Communication and Media
University of Rhode Island
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www.mediaeducationlab.com
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MISSIONWorking together, we use the power of information and
communication to make a difference in the world.
Build Interdisciplinary
Clusters to Advance
Research & Teaching
Make Real-World Learning
an Integral Part of the School
Increase the Flexibility and Reach of the
Program
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About the Harrington School of Communication and Media
The Harrington School of Communication and Media prepares graduates who are effective thinkers, creators and collaborators, well-prepared for citizenship, careers, and life in a rapidly changing global economy.
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45% of magazine readers spend 1 – 3 hours per week reading magazines on their mobile devices
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Tablet sales have gone up by 400% in the past
year
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Users spend an average of 14
hours per week with their tablets
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Public libraries spend more than $1.3 billion annually on their collections of print, audio, video,
and electronic materials.
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E-E-Book Licensing to Libraries
Author
Publisher
Distributor
Patron
Library
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E-E-Book Licensing to Libraries
Author
Publisher
Distributor
Patron
Library
Perpetual Access
Subscription
Pay-per-View
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RESTRICTED
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CANNIBALIZATION.Publishers fear that e-books that are available in a public library at no extra cost to patrons will compete directly with e-books sold through retailers.
The Future of Publishing
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RISKS TO THE FRONT LIST.
80% of library borrowing is focused on 20% of the library’s overall collection.
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PATRON DEMAND. There are not enough digital versions of best-selling books at many libraries, leading to lengthy wait times for borrowers.
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COMPETITIVE ALTERNATIVES TO THE LIBRARY. Amazon Prime Members are permitted to read one book per month from Lending Library, which contains more than 66,000 titles, including 100 current and former New York Times Bestsellers.
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FRICTION IN LENDING ARRANGEMENTS. What is the proper level of restrictions imposed on access and use?
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Search and browse a single comprehensive catalog with all of a library’s offerings.
Seamlessly enjoy a variety of e-content.
Download e-books that are compatible with all e-reading devices.
What Readers Really Want
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INNOVATION
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Renee Hobbs
Professor and Founding Director
Harrington School of Communication and Media
University of Rhode Island
Kingston RI
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: reneehobbs
http://mediaeducationlab.com
http://www.uri.edu