Just a reminder that Macmillan's new terrible ebook terms for libraries are now in effect. Libraries (including systems and consortia) are limited to 1 (!) copy for 8 weeks.
After that they can buy another copy (for $60!) that will expire in 2 years or 52 checkouts, which ever is first (spoiler: it's 2 years. 2 years will come first.)
Macmillan's CEO says they're doing this because libraries are cannibalizing sales. *cannibalizing*
He says they want people to frustrated by long lines and buy the book instead.
Macmillan wants you to stop using the library.
He says they want people to frustrated by long lines and buy the book instead.
Macmillan wants you to stop using the library.
And I wish there were a way to fight back against this terrible policy without hurting the authors, but there isn't.
By throwing libraries under the bus, Macmillan is turning its back on tons for free PR for its authors.
By throwing libraries under the bus, Macmillan is turning its back on tons for free PR for its authors.
Like, all libraries want to do is buy your book and tell people to read it, but your publisher says we can't.
And we're getting yelled at by readers for it.
Librarians right now:
(gif of woman crying and eating ice cream straight from the carton)
And we're getting yelled at by readers for it.
Librarians right now:
(gif of woman crying and eating ice cream straight from the carton)
