This is from a presentation that I presented to the LACONI Technology Section on April 8, 2011. I have removed transitions elements for Slideshare.

1. eReaders Rock My World:
or My World Just Got
Rocked by eReaders
Anthony Molaro, MBA, MLIS, PhD Candidate
Head of Technical Services & Technology
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

2. eReaders Rock My World:
or My World Just Got
Rocked by eReaders
Anthony Molaro, MBA, MLIS, PhD Candidate
Director
Highwood Public Library

3. What I Will Talk About
• The Messenger Public Library
experience (the small library
perspective)
• Briefly discuss the eBook market
• Change

4. What I will Not Discuss
• The HarperCollins Issue
• Nitty-gritty details
• IE where do you get free eBooks?
• What eReader is best

5. Yes the eBook and eReader market is changing faster
than the speed of light. Don’t bother trying to keep up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nelsonicboom/5586444769/

6. TOO MANY OPTIONS
WHICH WAY DO WE GO?
http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/the-down-side-of-options/

7. http://www.flickr.com/photos/twentysevenphotos/5349693235/in/gallery-54174488@N02-72157625731324227/

8. The Messenger
Experience

9. eReaders Abound in a
Small Public Library

10. Messenger Public
Library
• Community size of about 16,000
• 88,000 items
• 225,000 annual circs.
• 33 staff members (most part time)
• Overdrive
• Kindle, Nook, & Nook Color

11. A Culture that
Resists Change

13. And Yet...

14. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_bO4urz-LaQM/TREKhvKUb4I/AAAAAAAABlQ/1c3Eax9W6xQ/s1600/Getting_Started.jpg

15. Our Journey Began with
a Kindle
• Like most libraries, we purchased a
Kindle (June, 2010) for staff
development and exploration
• We added a few titles (mostly free ones)
• More than 66% of staff took the Kindle
home for a week to play around with it

16. http://gapingvoid.com/

17. Unleash the Kindle on the world

18. The Looming Question
http://www.genxrising.com/uploaded_images/Looming_Threat-784103.jpg

19. Legality
• We notified Amazon of our intent in
writing
• We talked to our lawyer
• But I am not a lawyer, seek out legal
advice
• Determine what risk the library is
willing to carry

20. Policies, Procedures &
Varia
• We created:
• Circulation Policy
• Parental Permission Form
• Circulation Procedures
• Brochure
• Title list in Excel

21. Circulation Policy
• Patrons will have a selection of pre-loaded popular and classic children’s, teens
and adult downloadable books, chosen by the library selection staff in keeping
with the library’s collection development policy.
• Patron’s need to have a valid Messenger Public Library card in good standing to
check out eReaders. If a patron’s card is blocked, or they do not have their library
card with them, they may not check out an eReader.
• Patrons under the age of 18 must have their legal guardian present to sign the
library’s written eReader permission form to check out an eReader. Guardians will
be responsible for monitoring use of the eReader.
• Patrons will not be allowed to download other titles to the eReaders from retail
sites.
• Patrons may download titles from the eMedia Library to eReaders that are
supported by the library’s OverDrive Collection.
• The eReaders have a two week loan period. They may be renewed once for two
weeks if no other patrons are waiting with a hold.
• Holds may be placed on eReaders.
• Patrons will be charged for overdue eReaders at the rate of $1 per day.
• Patrons will be responsible for replacement and processing fees for lost or
damaged eReaders or peripherals.

22. Circulation Procedures
1. Patrons must have a valid MPL library card. If patron’s card is blocked, or they do not
have their card with them, they may not check out an e-Reader.
2. Patrons under the age of 18 must have written permission from their parent/guardian in
order to check out an e-Reader. Check the notes field in their record to make sure they
have permission. If they do not yet have this permission, a parent/guardian must be
present and fill out the permission form. Put the following note in the record: “(Name of
parent/guardian) has signed e-Reader permission form.”
3. Give patron an “e-Reader” information brochure at the time of checkout.
4. e-Readers may be checked out for 2 weeks. They may be renewed for an additional 2
week loan period if no other patrons are waiting.
5. e-Readers may be placed on hold.
6. The overdue fine for an e-Reader is $1 per day.
7. When an e-Reader is returned, check for all equipment -- power cord, e-Reader, carrying
case, and bag. (If any equipment is missing, do not check in, fill out problem shelf form,
call patron.) Check in the e-Reader and note any holds. Place the e-Reader on designated
shelf in the office of the Head of Circulation and plug in power cord to recharge. Call
patron if there is a new hold. The e-Reader should only take an hour or two to recharge.

23. Messenger Public Library
eReader Loan
Permissions and Acceptable Use Form
Introduction
eReader devices are convenient, portable reading devices. The chance to use this device is a
privilege that the library is able to provide to North Aurora resident tax payers with a valid
Messenger Public Library card. Borrowing this device carries with it extra responsibilities. The
value of the eReaders is determined by the Library (not the retail trade). For this reason the
library requires a parent/guardian signature before an eReader can be checked out to a patron
under the age of 18.
Parent/Legal Guardian Responsibilities and Permission
I authorize my child to borrow an eReader from the library. I understand that it is to be used as
a tool for reading and learning and that my child will comply with the Library Use Policy. I will
help ensure the safe and timely return of the eReader device within the library’s established
loan period. I also understand that I am financially responsible for any willful, malicious, or
accidental damage to the eReader device and peripherals, as well as any charges resulting from
content downloaded to the device. Fines and fees are subject to library policies. I understand
that my child and my family may lose future loan privileges if the device is either damaged or
not returned in a timely manner.
GUARDIAN NAME (printed) __________________________________________________________
GUARDIAN MESSENGER LIBRARY CARD NUMBER: __________________________________
GUARDIAN SIGNATURE__________________________________________________DATE_____
GUARDIAN CONTACT INFO (phone and
email):__________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
__
Borrower Responsibilities and Permission
I understand that my legal guardian and I are responsible for returning the eReader and
peripherals in good working order within the established loan period.
BOROWER NAME (printed) _________________________________________________________
BORROWER LIBRARY CARD ________________________________________________________
BORROWER SIGNATURE __________________________________________________DATE______
Library Staff Only:
Date Permission Slip Received:______________________________________________
Library Staff Signature: __________________________________________
Guardian’s Barcode Number: _____________________________________
Child’s Barcode Number __________________________________________
1/28/2011
This form adapted with permission from an original creation by school librarian Kathy Parker at http://
marianslibrary.wordpress.com/

25. Eli Neiburger School of Policy Formation

26. Eli’s School of Policy
Formation
• We don’t need a No @#$% in the Sink
Policy
• What do your policies really say?
• Suspicion, paranoia
• Policies are important
• Err on the side of positivity

27. Policies
• Don’t recreate the wheel
• Borrow from someone else
• http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/
kindles is a great resources

29. Tips
• Both the Nook and the Kindle can be
deregistered
• The Nook has a return to factory setting
which is important for Overdrive
libraries

30. Title List and Genre
Classification

31. Storage
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lifjv6EdW51qzradbo1_500.jpg

32. Storage
If your library is totally made of AWESOMENESS
http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lifjv6EdW51qzradbo1_500.jpg

33. Storage

34. Outcomes

35. Kindle
• The Kindle currently has 10 holds on it
• And that’s with relatively little
publicity
• Patrons have asked us about why we
bought the Kindle if it doesn’t work
with Overdrive
• The patrons have been VERY positive
about the eReaders

36. Staff Embrace Change

37. Thoughts on eBooks

38. eJournals
Xiaoyin Zhang, Michaelyn Haslam, (2005) "Movement toward a predominantly electronic journal collection", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 23 Iss: 1, pp.82 - 89

39. eBook Sales

40. eBook Sales

41. eBook Sales

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43. What Business are We
Really in?
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44. What Business are We
Really in?
http://static2.channels.com/thumbnails/Lawrence-Lessig-Follow-the-Money-e12909838.png

45. What Business are We
Really in?

46. http://poketo.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/it-is-going-to-be-ok.jpg

47. Advice
Have one person handle your library’s
eReader journey from start to finish(let’s
face it, its going to be YOU).

48. FRUSTRATIONS
Forget about the naysayers

49. Advice
Focus on those who agree with you.
Start your team with them. The others
will follow (eventually).

50. On Change:

51. On Change:

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56. On Change:

58. Please feel to contact me:
Anthony Molaro
Director, Highwood Public Library
anthony.molaro@gmail.com
informationactivist.com
twitter.com/infoactivist