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titleAbout this working group

The purpose of the DPLA Ebook Working Group is to hold focused conversations about developing a framework for a national ebook strategy. Members contribute to and collaborate on four workflows: collections; operations; technology; and advocacy.

The working group is coordinated by

As part of its core mission of maximizing access to our shared culture, the Digital Public Library of America

with input from library ebook stakeholders. This space is used to communicate the DPLA Ebook Working Group's findings to a larger audience. To learn more and to get involved, visit http

seeks to expand the availability of widely read ebooks for the general public. DPLA is investigating multiple channels to strengthen the ebook ecosystem. 

Learn more on DPLA's website: https://dp.la/info/get-involved/dpla-ebooks/

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Current Projects

Learn more about projects the Ebook Working Group is involved with:

  • Open eBooks
  • Exchange and Curation Portal (pilot through 2017 - updates to come)
  • DPLA Bookshelf - open content collection (coming soon)

Related Work from Our Friends

(LEAP) IMLS Grant
  • Open eBooks
  • How does the Ebook Working Group fit with other projects? See how workstream duties overlap here. 

    Resources

  • Library Simplified
  • ReadersFirst
  • ALA Digital Content Working Group chart - Big 5 Publishers and Library Lending (Jan 18 2016)

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    Questions? Comments? Looking to get involved? Let us know.

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    Upcoming Meetings

    • ALA Midwinter, Denver, February 9, 2018