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Today’s Agenda Basic Library eBook Model eReader Devices eBook Platforms Staff Training Patron Training Lending eReaders
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Basic Library eBook Model Like a print book, one copy: one user Set Loan Period, but no late fees No renewals, but can return books early Different Formats Publishers
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Basic Downloading Side Loading vs Wireless Sending vs Apps
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Devices
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Kindle Devices Kindle Kindle Keyboard Kindle Touch Kindle Fire Kindle and Kindle Fire are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates.
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NOOK devices NOOK, NOOK Color, & NOOK Tablet are trademarks of Barnes & Noble. NOOK ColorNOOK Simple Touch NOOK Tablet NOOK Simple Touch with GlowLight
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Sony Reader Wi-Fi
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Other eReaders patrons might own Older models of the big three Kobo Pandigital Novel Literati Reader NextBook Next2 PocketBook Pro readers
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Tablets and mobile devices
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Comparing specs Wireless Reading Device.net PC Mag
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Platforms Groovy….
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Overdrive Pros Largest provider of eBooks to the library market Established relationships with libraries and publishers Works with Kindle devices Large selection of eBooks Good tech support and Help Cons Complicated download process Ownership vs. access
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3M Cloud Library Pros Adobe Digital Edition authorization handled behind the scenes Easy checkout process Recently partnered with Polaris to provide a “unified interface” for books and eBooks in the catalog Cons Does not work with Kindle Devices Still in beta testing, should be live sometime this month
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Baker and Taylor – Axis 360 Pros Blio provides a unique reading interface that is great for graphic/illustrated heavy eBooks Ability to purchase eBooks through existing Baker & Taylor accounts Cons Not Kindle compatible Not compatible with Nook, Kobo, Sony, nor Mac computers. “Coming soon”
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Freading Pros: Simultaneous, multi-user access to titles Low start up fees Cons: Pay Per Download pricing structure hard to budget for Tokens for downloads No titles from the Big Six publishers No MARC records available Only compatible with Kindle Fire and not other Kindle Devices
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Other Vendors Ingram MyiLibrary More academic titles and publishers Downloadable or online viewing models Partnerships with OCLC and Recorded Books EBSCO more academic titles and publishers both ownership and subscription models available. Renting/leasing “coming soon” Buy individual titles or choose from Subject sets
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Staff Training
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat
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Train everyone!
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Patron Training
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In-Library Training Sessions Book a Librarian appointment Classes, lectures and “Petting Zoos” Hallway drop in sessions conducted in high traffic areas
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Out of the Library Box Training Presence at Community Events Nook Nights eReady Teams of Richland County Public Library (SC) Donuts and Downloads of Plainfield Library (IL)
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Virtual Training How-to guides
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Virtual Training Screencasts
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Successful Training ideas?
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Lending eReaders
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Consider… Limitations of the Devices Content Storage/Shelving Issues Staff time Accessories Damages/Missing Parts Publicity
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Questions?
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