1) The Open Library is working with publishers, libraries, universities and other organizations around the world to procure copyrighted material and metadata. From reading the "About" and FAQ on Scribd, it doesn't seem that they are cooperating with any publishers or libraries.
2) The Open Library is non-profit and will always be free from ads. How does Scribd plan to make any money?
Scribd is here today, and gone tomorrow (when their funding runs out). The Open Library is the future.
1) The Open Library is working with publishers, libraries, universities and other organizations around the world to procure copyrighted material and metadata. From reading the "About" and FAQ on Scribd, it doesn't seem that they are cooperating with any publishers or libraries.
2) The Open Library is non-profit and will always be free from ads. How does Scribd plan to make any money?
Scribd is here today, and gone tomorrow (when their funding runs out). The Open Library is the future.