Chapter 4. A Country as a Free Reading Zone
Abstract
Chapter 4 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 7), “Free Reading Zones: Transforming Access to Books through Technology”
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Chapter 4 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 7), “Free Reading Zones: Transforming Access to Books through Technology”
Mirela Roncevic is a professional editor, writer, content developer, and consultant to publishers, libraries, and library vendors. She has written, edited, and spearheaded the publication of a wide range of books, book series, articles, journals, portals, and digital resources. In 2016, Mirela founded the Free Reading Zones (FREZ) project, which brings developers, publishers, libraries, and sponsors together to turn public and private spaces into open virtual libraries, where people have access to books and other content in digital format. She also teaches classes on e-books through the American Library Association, hosts webinars and workshops on e-books and digital publishing, moderates panels at library conferences and book fairs, and speaks internationally on e-books and e-content.
She currently serves as Director of No Shelf Required, a portal on e-books and digital content and an organization helping libraries implement FREZ. She was previously Director of Content for Total Boox, Managing Editor of Salem Press’s “Critical Insights” series, and Senior Book Review Editor at Library Journal.
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