2015 Charleston Library Conference

The DPLA is working with community partners to facilitate a national conversation about the challenge of ebooks. This past April a meeting was held in Indianapolis, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders to discuss how can a nationally coordinated strategy effect real change and move us all forward. It was clear that lessons learned through e-resource licensing benefit current patterns of ebook contract negotiation. Drawing on the collective wisdom of experts in both academic and public library communities, we are building a new path forward. A panel will present their ideas, perspectives, and contributions to this national initiative and solicit comments recommendations from the audience. Representatives from DPLA will also give an update on the ConnectEd Open Ebook Initiative.