Penguin Random House Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries - Publishers Weekly

Today as Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere the Panzermobile was suddenly buffeted by clapping outside. Following all the noise took our brave kitty boy to the Publishers Weekly site. There with a little digging in the posts, he found one about Penguin Random House and libraries.

According to Andrew Albanese's post, Penguin Random House (PRH) has notified libraries that because of the continued Covid-19 pandemic the company will be extending the temporary terms of the ebook and digital audio purchasing option begun in March. The option will now be available until December 31. PRH is extending it's temporary purchasing option of the 12 month term for ebooks and audio books, instead of the usual 24 month purchasing option. The cost has also been lowered to 50 percent of the 24 month purchase terms. The post includes links to other sites explaining the temporary license purchase option, PRH's announcement about giving libraries and educators the ability to read PRH books aloud online, and other information.

To really help, give the book to them free.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... With how bad library budgets are right now, it's a smart move on PRH's part to give libraries a break on costs."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea, one muffin and one brownie for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the links in the post, bring an extra cup of tea and an extra brownie.

To read the post tootle over to Penguin Random House