Infobase
Infobase is a reference eBook platform specifically aimed at public libraries and secondary schools. Content can be selected title by title and purchased outright (legacy pdf copy provided).
In January 2014 ReadersFirst published, A Guide to Library E-Book Vendors which is available for free. The guide will be particularly useful to those libraries that do not as yet offer eBooks to their communities and libraries contemplating expanding their existing offerings. eBook vendors are objectively rated in accordance to the key principals advocated by the ReadersFirst coalition.
| Pay Model | Title by Title purchase and subject sets |
| Ownership Model | Yes, access to an archival PDF of each eBook purchased is provided to the library (can be downloaded by account administrators) |
| Administration Fee |
no |
| Publisher Content | Facts on File, Chelsea House, Ferguson Publishing, Bloom's Literary Criticism, Chelsea Club House |
| Compatible with eReaders | Web Browser based devices only |
| Compatible with Kindle | no (kindle Fire yes) |
| File Formats | HTML, PDF & ePub (new titles ePub) |
| Simultaneous/unlimited checkout | Yes |
| Audio Books | no |
| Download Method | Adobe Digital Editions |
| Deep catalogue Integration | no |
| App for Android | to ascertain |
| App for iPhone | to ascertain |
| Software Ease of Setup | similar to traditional magazine database (easy) |
| Platform Authentication | CPID: Library Barcode |
| Software ease of use for library patron |
Easy for titles viewed online. No information on download option at present. |
| NSW.net Consortia Opt-in Offer | Yes |
| Subscribing NSW Public Libraries |
Liverpool Library, Manly Library, Newcastle Library, Parramatta Library, Penrith Library, Randwick library, Sutherland Library, If your Library Service offers this service and is not listed please contact Ross Balharrie ross.balharrie@sl.nsw.gov.au . If you library no longer offers this platform please notify Ross Balharrie ross.balharrie@sl.nsw.gov.au |