Final Presentation

1. E-readers and Libraries 12/17/09 Beth Bouwman

2. Popular e-readers: Kindle

3. Popular e-readers: Sony Reader

4. Popular e-readers: Nook

5. Public Academic High School Libraries that lend e-readers

6. 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

7. Donations Gift funds Grants Large budgets Justify cost by lower cost of e-books How libraries pay for e-readers

8. 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

10. Some e-readers for in library use only Shorter borrowing times than books Higher fines Borrowing agreements Minimum age Guidelines for borrowing

12. Postive! No damages (yet) Long waiting lists Reaction to e-reader programs

13. Sony has no problems with library borrowing Amazon is unclear Unlikely legal action will be taken Legal Issues

14. Questions?