Simon & Schuster and New York City Public Libraries Partner for Ebook Pilot Program
"This is a path breaking step that will ensure thatas ebook readership grows our citizens can enjoy access to books akin to what the library has always provided," says New York Public Library President Tony Marx. "Publishers win by growing their audienc eand readers win with more ebooks to borrow."
“Our fundamental mission as a public library is expanding access to knowledge. Our new partnership with Simon & Schuster will help us accomplish just that by dramatically increasing the number of ebooks we offer. We are thrilled to be working with one of the largest and most well-regarded publishers, and look forward to making available ebooks from all of their imprints to the many Brooklynites who wish to read them,” said Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO of Brooklyn Public Library.