1. a nEw Frontier for libraries
eBooks...
a nEw Frontier for libraries

2. We boldly face the adventure of a new(ish) format

3. Before long we’re tired of trying to figure it out.

4. eBooks come in many forms
pdf files
Subscriptions
Single use
Multi-user
CD Roms

5. Talk about formats…

6. One of the challenges is the rate of change on the web
The other day the link was:
Today I can only find:

7. But these are the Free resources

8. We are Teacher Librarians
Our goals for eBooks just a little different from the average reader
Leisure reading or exploration
Assigned reading
research

9. We must consider… How will the eBook be accessed? OPAC
Included in a Database
Just a designated link
From a Cd-ROM and needs downloading

10. Next what technology will our reader use?
Desk top
Laptop or netbook – WiFi?
MP3
iPod
Kindle or designated book reader
Phone
Today’s reader has many options

11. Cost and maintenance of eBooks…?
an outright purchase
An outright purchase with a hosting fee
Site license for a fixed time
Single access or multiple access subscription
Remember even eBooks need weeding

12. Some options Straight out purchase Purchase with hosting fee
Infobase eBooks
Purchase with hosting fee
Gale
Subscription
Marshal Cavendish

13. So why expand from the comfort of print?

14. …to

15. We need to provide reliable resources as easy to use as Wikipedia
One view of wikipedia
Our students are use to instant gratification
Open a book – not them
We need to meet them where they are on their phone or ipod or laptop or….
Some thoughts

16. …for just a few more thoughts
21st Century Skills
ITSE standards
Equity of access for digital learners
24/7 access to resources
Maximizing Web 2.0
…for just a few more thoughts

17. Additional eBook resources
Delicious bookmarks
Google ebook search
Publishing (self)
Student publishing
Data Sheet search
PDF Search Engine

18. Print or digital… it is not either or - school libraries need them both.

19. Jennifer Rike Teacher Librarian Timberview High School MISD rikeje@mansfieldisd.org
Created June 2009