eReaders and Public Libraries
a GRC presentation by Sarah FelkarJuly 12, 2012, NCB 293
Outline
•What are they?•How do they work?
•Why are we interested? •What are Public Libraries doing?•What could they be doing?•How can this help you?
What are eReaders?
from: E-Ink Technology: http://www.eink.com/technology.html
How do they work?
Why are we interested?
What are Public Libraries doing?
WVML Kindle & Packaging
WVML eBook & eReader Wiki
Kitchener PL's eReader Help Centre http://www.kpl.org/ebranch/download-help.html
LPL Gadget Event
Terrace PL Download station
From: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/06/library-services/meet-the-bookless-mobile/
Library Live (LiLi) from FVRL
Origin Instruments, Pagebot: http://www.orin.com/access/pagebot/
Other Activities
•Lending other eReaders and tablets•Information Sessions•All day petting zoo open houses•Instructional Videos•Information Sheets
What could we be doing?
•Use eReaders as a tool for facilitating ILL•Reluctant readers•Language Learning•Document Delivery•Storytime?
How can this help you?
•Digital Literacy skillso Know how to useo Know where to find helpo Learn tricks to help you later on
For those with research in mind:•Adoption rates•Usage Patterns•Usability and Accessibility
What else would you like to know?