United Kingdom Asks, "Wha's Dat eBooks Lending All About, Then?"

The United Kingdom is looking for ways to lend eBooks in libraries. Cultural Minister Ed Vaizey had this to say:

"E-lending is currently in its infancy but growing fast. Just as e-readers are transforming the way people access books, e-lending could help transform the way people use libraries"

Ain't it just amazing how information and information type issues just go viral around the world?  I mean, here we are, down of a new millenia, and people are coming up with more problems for themselves.  Am I right?  Boy, this reminds me of when my grandpappy used to talk about PUTTING FUCKING BOOKS IN LIBRARIES.  

Sorry, but this is a pain in the ass topic for me.  I get all the issues.  The publishers want to make sure they get paid, the authors want their books out there and the libraries want to share like they always have.  It just hurts to keep reading the same articles over and over again.  One step forward, two steps back.  Blah, blah, blah.

UK government looks at ways to put ebooks in libraries Via Library Stuff

MacMillan Finds eBook Lending Bandwagon, Jumps On

MacMillian, one of the two major publishing companies that does not offer ebook lending, has stated they are in development of an ebook lending program.  The company says they hope their new program will satisfy all involved with the books they offer, also adding that they value libraries.

Translation:  They are losing a butt load of money because of ebook self publishing and hope this new program will invigorate stagnant sales in the library demographic that they alienated.  Libraries are the only groups buying books in both bulk and consistency and by not offering lending the publishing giant is missing out on all that cash they could be getting.

Remember when drive-in movie theatres dominated the American landscape as the way to watch a film?  Neither do I.  I grew up in an age where I could sit in the air conditioning and watch a movie at any point in the day or night.  So as it is with the new generation, growing up getting their books on any and every device and if the stagnant publishing companies do not hurry up and get a move on they will be just another wistful memory.

MacMillan to Pilot E-Book Library Lending Program - Digital Book World