CMLE would like to note two, free webinars being hosted by WebJunction this November!
Serving Job Seekers: Library and Workforce System Partnerships That Work on November 6th from 1-2pm (CT) Link
Learn how innovative partnerships between state and local libraries and their workforce systems can amplify services to meet community employment needs.
Grace Under Pressure: Tips and Tricks to Cultivate a Positive Approach on November 12th from 1-2 pm (CT) Link
Explore stress-reduction skills and strategies to help face challenging situations that impact our personal work styles, our organizations, and the communities we serve.
Also, the following archived webinars are now available online:
Serving Readers: Beyond the Basics (from October 8th) Link
Where Teens and Technology Meet: Engaging Teens with Digital Media (from August 8th) Link
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If you follow ebook news, you have no doubt heard of James LaRue, Executive Director of the Douglas County Libraries (Colorado). Patrons often want the New York Times list of bestsellers in ebook format. But, it is doubtful that they understand how dearly libraries are paying for some of these titles. Ebook prices are set by the publisher, and current distributor business models depend on pocketing more than half of the sale. In true form, Larue challenges librarians as to why they are willing to go along with this model. Prepare to be astounded by the following chart that compares the library pricing of an ebook as opposed to consumer pricing. What does this mean for the future of libraries if readers increasingly ask for ebook formats?
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