Google Books reaches Israel
Connotea Imports 2012-07-31
Summary:
"Google Books, Google Inc's...giant online library and search engine, has come to Israel. The goal is to allow online searches of Hebrew books.
Keter Publishing House Ltd. is the first Israeli publisher to collaborate with Google, which wants to sign agreements with other publishers to enrich its online library. Google said that, in addition to access to Hebrew books for surfers, the venture will give writers and publishers an opportunity to reach a wider readership...." (PS: The article doesn't say whether the digital editions will be OA.)