1. The eBook Revolution Beverley Shirley Danielle Cunniff Plumer Russlene Waukechon Texas Library Association Strategic Initiatives Webinar January 18, 2010 1

2. 2 Texas Library Association presents The eBook Revolution To hear the audio part of the webinar, be sure to dial our toll-free conference call at 866-740-1260 When asked, key in your access code: 4146650 For technical help, contact ReadyTalk support at 800-843-9166

3. 3 Information for later CE certificates may be printed from the TLA CE web site tomorrow: www.txla.org/ce. A free recording of this webinar will be available next Monday, Jan. 24, on the same web site.

4. 4 Helpful Tips To minimize background noise, please mute your phone line by pressing *6. You may “unmute” your line by pressing *7. Please note the “Raise Hand” button on your screen – or you can type questions via the chat box.

5. 5 Also Twitter hash tag will be #TLAweb. Everyone will receive an evaluation survey immediately after the webinar.

6. 6 Beverley Shirley Danielle Plumer Russlene Waukechon

7. The eBook Revolution Beverley Shirley Danielle Cunniff Plumer Russlene Waukechon Texas Library Association Strategic Initiatives Webinar January 18, 2010 7

8. Quick Survey How many of you attending today are: – Academic Librarians? – Public Librarians? – K-12 Librarians? – Library school students? – Other? 8

9. 9 Quick Survey Where are you from? – North Texas – South Texas – East Texas – West Texas – Central Texas – Outside Texas

10. 10 Quick Survey Do you own an eBook Reader? – No, I wouldn’t be caught dead with one – No, but I could be persuaded – Yes, although I don’t use it much – Yes, and I read eBooks occasionally – Yes, I’m a total convert

11. 11 Today’s Agenda eBook Basics – Devices, Formats, DRM eBooks in Libraries – Licenses and Lending eBook Budget – Making budgeting decisions – Opportunities Additional Resources: – https://sites.google.com/site/dcplumer/ebooks

12. 12 Why eBooks? Accessible Cost-effective

13. 13 Why eBooks? Accessible Cost-effective

14. 14 eBooks and Libraries http://www.cosla.org/documents/COSLA2270_Report_Final1.pdf

15. 15 From Book to eBook

16. 16 From Book to eBook

17. 17 From Book to eBook

18. 18 From Book to eBook

19. 19 From Book to eBook

20. 20 eBook Basics Devices Formats DRM

21. 21 eBook Basics Devices Formats DRM Kindle (Amazon.com) Nook (Barnes & Noble) Reader (Sony) iPad (Apple)

22. 22 eBook Displays E Ink LCD

23. 23 Non-Dedicated Readers Mobile Apps Computer Applications

24. 24 Non-Dedicated Readers Mobile Apps Computer Applications

25. 25 Non-Dedicated Readers Mobile Apps Computer Applications

26. 26 Non-Dedicated Readers Mobile Apps Computer Applications

27. 27 eBook Reader Applications Reader AppPCMacLinuxiPhoneiPadAndroidWeb KindleXXXXXX NookXXXX Sony ReaderXX?? Google BooksXXXX iBooksXX StanzaXXXX Calibre*XXXXXXX *eBook conversion and management software for advanced users

28. 28 eBook Basics Devices Formats DRM Text HTML PDF – Reflowable EPUB AZW/MOBI – Kindle Only

29. 29 eBook Reader Formats ReaderPDFTXTHTMLEPUBAZWMOBIMP3 KindleXXX*XX+X NookXXX*X+X Sony ReaderXXX*X+X Google BooksXX+ iBooksXX+ StanzaXXX CalibreXXXXX +Depending on DRM used*Some models

30. 30 eBook Provider Formats ReaderPDFEPUBWebNookSonyKindleApps OverDriveXXXX iPhone, iPad, Android NetLibraryXXX*X OpenLibraryXXX+XX *Some models+requires Adobe Digital Editions Most “traditional” library providers make content available only through a Web interface; some make downloadable PDFs available.

31. 31 eBook Basics Devices Formats DRM – Digital Rights Management Adobe Content Server – ePubs (Nook, OverDrive & Sony*) and PDFs Apple Fairplay – ePubs (iBooks) Amazon Mobipocket – Kindle eBooks *The Nook can unlock most Sony EPUB files, but the Sony Reader cannot open Nook files due to firmware issues.

32. 32 Find eBook Register Device (link to a specific account for content provider) Buy Device (must be compatible with content provider) Download eBook (DRM must be unlocked) Read eBook (DRM must be unlocked)

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39. 39 Providing eBooks Licensing Statistics Purchasing

40. 40 Providing eBooks Licensing Statistics Purchasing eBooks Devices

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42. 42 Kindle License

43. 43 Providing eBooks Licensing Statistics Purchasing eBooks Devices

44. 44 Providing eBooks Licensing Statistics Purchasing eBooks Devices

45. 45 Acquisition Questions Where do you buy ebooks? What ebooks are you going to provide for your patrons? PDA? Separate ebook catalogue? Integrated MARC records?

46. 46 eBook Budget Type of e-book Collection decisions Access Opportunities

47. 47 eBook Budget Type of e-book Collection decisions Access Opportunities Textbook (out-of- scope) Scholarly Popular

48. 48 Type of eBook Scholarly Popular

49. 49 eBook Budget Type of e-book Collection decisions Access Opportunities Relationship to print collection Device dependent or device independent Ownership or lease

50. 50 eBook Budget Photo: Texas State Library & Archives Commission Photo: goXunu Reviews

51. 51 eBook Budget Photo by Vali

52. 52 eBook Budget Type of e-book Collection decisions Access Opportunities Simultaneous Use – Single Use – Unlimited Use Access Points – Separate database – Library Catalog – WorldCat – Federated or Discovery tool

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55. Costs 55 ReaderBook (s)AccessTrainingOther Reader purchase Purchase price (own) CatalogingTrainerStaff time to order Reader cases StorageFederated or Discovery tool Staff time Tracking usage stats Reader Apps Access feesAdding OCLC holdings Print-on- demand Reader upkeep Subscription Price (lease) Simultaneous User fees

56. 56 eBook Budget Type of e-book Collection decisions Access Opportunities PDA Collaboration – Shared collection – Shared collection development – Cataloging assistance – Discounted prices – Negotiating licenses

57. 57 Consortia

58. 58 Closing Survey What should TexShare be doing? – Offer more eBook options in TexSelect – Provide MARC records for free eBooks – Develop new statewide and/or regional eBook consortia – Work with publishers and aggregators to improve library options – Other: Give us your suggestions!

59. 59 Questions Please send us your questions! – Beverley Shirley, Director, Library Resource Sharing bshirley@tsl.state.tx.us – Russlene Waukechon, TexShare Database Coordinator rwaukchn@tsl.state.tx.us – Danielle Cunniff Plumer, Coordinator, Texas Heritage Online dplumer@tsl.state.tx.us

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61. 61 Brought to you by… Beverley Shirley, Danielle Plumer, and Russlene Waukechon Texas Library Association Nan Ellis, Registration CoordinatorNan Ellis, Registration Coordinator Gloria Meraz, Director of CommunicationGloria Meraz, Director of Communication Ileah Salazar, Meetings & Membership AssociateIleah Salazar, Meetings & Membership Associate Patricia Smith, Executive DirectorPatricia Smith, Executive Director Ted Wanner, Continuing Education SpecialistTed Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist Special Thanks to ReadyTalk.com

62. 62 Please remember… Continuing Education Certificates may be printed tomorrow on the TLA CE web site: www.txla.org/ce Recordings will be available next Monday at the same web site. Please complete the evaluation survey following the webinar

63. 63 For more information For more information: Ted Wanner TLA Continuing Education Specialist tedw@txla.org 512-328-1518 / 800-580-2852