What is NetLibrary?
NetLibrary is the leading provider of electronic books (eBooks) and Internet-based
content management services. Hundreds of publishers of academic, professional, reference,
and scholarly books have adopted NetLibrary's digital rights management infrastructure.
NetLibrary develops, archives, hosts, and securely distributes eBooks and print-ready
files through a variety of channels, including academic, corporate, public, and school
libraries. NetLibrary eBooks are full-text searchable and available for use on personal
computers in online formats.
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What is an eBook?
The term eBook applies to published materials, such as reference books, scholarly monographs,
and trade books that have been converted into digital format for electronic distribution.
eBooks provide end-users with access to reliable published content that is available twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week - from any location in the world, with additional features such
as an embedded dictionary, a linked Table of Contents, and easy keyword searchability.
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Why choose NetLibrary?
NetLibrary is the proven revenue producing, end-to-end eBook solution that provides publishers
with new revenue sources, broader distribution, complete control of content, and copyright
protection. Our strategic alliances in distribution and technology make it easy and attractive
for customers to buy your eBooks. A dedicated NetLibrary sales force works on our publishers'
behalf.
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How is NetLibrary different from other Electronic Content Companies?
The NetLibrary model was designed specifically around the business needs of publishers. We
have worked closely with publishers from the very beginning to develop a system that allows
them to expand into digital publishing with low risk and greater potential for new revenues.
Our publishers maintain control over their content at all times. For example, you can review
and approve all content before it is distributed, and you set the list prices for your eBooks.
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How are eBooks produced?
NetLibrary works with the OeB standard. Publishers can submit OeB files that are ready to
load directly to our site or NetLibrary can manage the conversation process starting with
titles from a publisher in electronic or print format. The electronic file or print book is
then converted. Non-text pictures, diagrams, and illustrations are then integrated into the
converted document. Each eBook emulates its print counterpart, maintaining the books
copyright and making viewing familiar and easy.
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How does NetLibrary select content?
The NetLibrary Publisher Relations team and our in-house librarians work closely with you
to identify titles in your collection most viable for producing revenue as eBooks.
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What libraries are NetLibrary customers?
There are currently more than 5,500 libraries and organizations accessing NetLibrary eBooks either through individually
owned collections, shared collections via consortia, or both. Our customers include the majority of ARLs, leading
community colleges, virtual universities, well-known public libraries and library systems, corporations, and government
information centers. Click here to view profiles of academic,
public and
corporate and government information centers that
own NetLibrary eBooks.
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What publishers do we work with?
netlibrary works with over 300 publishers of academic, professional, reference, and scholarly books. Link to Publisher list.
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How do publishers get paid?
NetLibrary remits to publishers list price minus discount for every copy of an eBook sold. NetLibrary pays monthly,
and provides detailed sales reports. eBook usage statistics are also available through the Extranet.
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Can I use my eBook files elsewhere?
Yes. NetLibrary is a member of the Open eBook Forum (OeBF) and supports the Open eBook Standard. OeB files created
for the NetLibrary site are reusable for other browser-based applications. Furthermore, those OeB files are readily
modified to take advantage of other eBook formats and distribution channels. This standard specification allows you
to reach a large audience without starting from scratch to create new versions of your titles for each new electronic
opportunity.
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How do I get started?
If you do not have an agreement with NetLibrary, contact your
NetLibrary acquisitions representative by sending an e-mail to
publishing@netlibrary.com.
Or call 800-413-4557.
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