Google cuts online book deals with European libraries - Business Center - PC World

Google Inc. is preparing for a significant expansion of its book digitization program with agreements reportedly imminent with public libraries in France and Italy.

The search giant's efforts in Europe come even as competitors in the U.S. are pushing for more scrutiny by the Department of Justice of Google's plans to scan and search-enable a wide range of books. In fact, concerns have been raised in Europe as well...