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E-readers and Libraries
12/17/09Beth Bouwman
Popular e-readers: Kindle
Popular e-readers: Sony Reader
Popular e-readers: Nook
Public Academic High School
Libraries that lend e-readers
To stay on the cutting edge To engage patrons To allow patrons to try out a new technology
before buying it Save money on new titles
Why libraries lend e-readers
Donations Gift funds Grants Large budgets Justify cost by lower cost of e-books
How libraries pay for e-readers
Allow patrons to download one title of their choosing
Librarians decide, with suggestions from patrons
Titles picked to correspond with curriculum Different e-readers for different subjects
How libraries choose titles
Some e-readers for in library use only Shorter borrowing times than books Higher fines Borrowing agreements Minimum age
Guidelines for borrowing
Postive! No damages (yet) Long waiting
lists
Reaction to e-reader programs
Sony has no problems with library borrowing
Amazon is unclear Unlikely legal action will be taken
Legal Issues
Questions?
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