E-Book Lending

E-book interlibrary loan (ILL) enables libraries to share digital books across institutional boundaries. To learn more about this approach to digital lending, explore the five modules below:
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Background

Establish the concepts and context of this approach to digital lending.

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Models for E-Book ILL

Compare/contrast different models for lending e-books through interlibrary loan.

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DRM-Free E-Book ILL

Explore real-world examples of libraries and consortia lending DRM-free e-books.

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DRM E-Book ILL

Learn about initiatives from consortia and vendors to scale DRM  e-book lending.

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Action Items

Apply the ideals and practices outlined in this section.

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