Hachette Will Widget Hachette Book Group USA is developing an OpenBook program to provide browsable and searchable online access to their titles, accompanied by book widgets. In keeping with model of other such publishers as Random House and HarperCollins, individuals will be able to search books in their entirety, and view a percentage of the text. The are working with LibreDigital as their technology partner, using their digital warehouse product. The company’s vp of digital media Maja Thomas says it’s “one initiative in our ongoing digital strategy, which includes planned upgrades to our Digital Asset Management system and the state-of-the-art […]
