2. The session is about…
• Passing on information about ebook
readers
• Show and tell from staff who have bought
ebook readers
• Q & A ask questions
3. Why do we need to know?
• New technology
• Library will need to
respond
• You may want to buy
one
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From Flickr Eirik Newth's photo stream
4. What is an ebook reader?
• Portable, lightweight device
• Low power
• High resolution
• Some devices have other functions
– iPad (Apple)
• Some specifically designed for
ebooks
– Kindle, Kobo, Sony ereader
5. How does it work?
• Displays E-versions of text
– using e-ink, simulates paper
• Screen resolution easy on the eyes
• LCD,
– Backlit, less battery life, but…
• LCD readers such as iPad
– can run video
– colour
6. Ebook reader terminology
• E-ink
• LCD (liquid crystal display)
• DRM (digital rights management)
• EPUB (electronic publication)
– common format
• WiFi (wireless network)
• 3G (third generation mobile phone
network)
7. What are the issues/downsides?
• Damage or theft
• Content compatibility
across platforms
• Costs for libraries
• Many devices
• Many ebook
files/suppliers
• Linked to bookstores
• ebook terms of use,
copyright, DRM
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8. What are the implications for library?
• New ways to acquire
content
• More flexibility
• Customisable course
materials
• Library brand=books
(no longer)
• By-pass library
• New roles for us
• DRM
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9. Devices in Australia
• Borders’ Kobo
• Amazon Kindle2 KindleDX
• iRiver Story (Harvey Norman)
• Stash W950 (Office Works $129)
• Sony PRS-700 ebook reader
• Smartphone, iPhone, iPad, Blackberry
– all have ebook apps
10. Q & A session with staff
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