NY public libraries to get Penguin e-books
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Two New York City public library systems are set to get Penguin e-books as part of a one-year pilot program.
Penguin Group says if the program is successful, it could offer e-books to libraries nationwide.
Until now, Penguin had been one of four major publishers that didn't make e-books available to libraries.
The Wall Street Journal reports that under the deal with Penguin and distributor 3M, the New York and Brooklyn systems will get the e-books six months after the titles go on sale in stores and online.
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New York-based Penguin stopped selling e-books to libraries last fall because of unspecified security concerns.
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The New York Public Library serves Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx.
The Queens Library hopes to join the pilot, pending passage of the city budget.
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