How do companies or your company create digital libraries today?

[skillachie]

Hi Everyone,

Trying to get some insights into how and what type of companies are most likely to create digital libraries? Does your company have a digital library today?

Any input would be helpful. I will be happy to provide you with an Amazon/Starbucks gift card or discounted plan on our platform for your input. Feel free to PM as well.


Disclaimer: I am the founder of BookFusion and also have an eBook solution for businesses at https://www.bookfusion.com/business

[HarryT]

Is there a commercial reason for your question? If so, you should declare that up-front.

[skillachie]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Is there a commercial reason for your question? If so, you should declare that up-front.

Hi HarryT,

Thank you for responding.

As a reader and also one of the owners of BookFusion i am interested both personally and commercially. I will not be selling in this thread but would like a honest discussion.

I genuinely want to know if companies that members of MobileRead work at have a company library and if so what do they use today? What issues do they encounter and any additional needs they might have.

[barryem]

So you are looking for information for business purposes. I participate here as a reader and user of ereading devices and I see this as a reader to reader discussion; a place to exchange ideas and opinions with no other motive than just to exchange ideas and opinions. I understand business people wanting to accumulate information but I'm not interested in participating in that. For that reason I'm glad HarryT asked the question. I don't know or care if others want to participate but I personally find the idea of business people using discussion forums like this as surveys mildly offensive.

I realize you said you want that discussion both as a reader and a businessman but that seems insincere to me. You asked a business question.

Barry

[theducks]

Originally Posted by barryem

So you are looking for information for business purposes. I participate here as a reader and user of ereading devices and I see this as a reader to reader discussion; a place to exchange ideas and opinions with no other motive than just to exchange ideas and opinions. I understand business people wanting to accumulate information but I'm not interested in participating in that. For that reason I'm glad HarryT asked the question. I don't know or care if others want to participate but I personally find the idea of business people using discussion forums like this as surveys mildly offensive.

I realize you said you want that discussion both as a reader and a businessman but that seems insincere to me. You asked a business question.

Barry

As a victim of products that were designed (and bought) without consulting the actual users (or installers/repairmen).
I think this IS the place to ask, WITH A FULL DISCLOSURE UP FRONT, so you can choose (like you did).

One of the best things about Calibre, is that Kovid listens to a wide range of users. IMHO it is one of the most USER friendly apps I have used in almost 50 years of computer use.

[skillachie]

Originally Posted by barryem

So you are looking for information for business purposes. I participate here as a reader and user of ereading devices and I see this as a reader to reader discussion; a place to exchange ideas and opinions with no other motive than just to exchange ideas and opinions. I understand business people wanting to accumulate information but I'm not interested in participating in that. For that reason I'm glad HarryT asked the question. I don't know or care if others want to participate but I personally find the idea of business people using discussion forums like this as surveys mildly offensive.

I realize you said you want that discussion both as a reader and a businessman but that seems insincere to me. You asked a business question.

Barry

Hi Barry,

I won't argue with your opinion as I can see how it can be interpreted as insincere. I could have easily chose to create a new account and asked the question but i choose not to.

Will ask a MOD to delete the post as it seems to be offensive and was interpreted in the wrong way.


Best,
Dwayne

[skillachie]

Originally Posted by theducks

As a victim of products that were designed (and bought) without consulting the actual users (or installers/repairmen).
I think this IS the place to ask, WITH A FULL DISCLOSURE UP FRONT, so you can choose (like you did).

One of the best things about Calibre, is that Kovid listens to a wide range of users. IMHO it is one of the most USER friendly apps I have used in almost 50 years of computer use.

Thanks for posting.

Since I had a footer and logo i thought it was apparent enough but will be extremely explicit going forward.

I am genuinely interested in hearing the thoughts of anyone that is willing to share. Please feel free to send me a PM as I am requesting this post be deleted.

[skillachie]

Have updated the post as it cannot be deleted. Please feel free to provide input, I will be happy to compensate you for your time.