2. Muncie Public Library Disclaimer: I’m not a librarian Formed electronic resources committee Decided to explore eReaders after attending Handheld Librarian Conference in July 2009 Began circulating eReaders in November 2009
4. Hardware eReaders Why Kindle 2 Kindle DX Sony Reader Touch Sony Reader Pocket Kindle 3s Nooks (B&W) OverDrive compatibility Popular at the time Cost effective Other libraries circulating them
5. Devices Started with 2 Kindles, 2 Sony Readers in Fall 2009 Started circulating 4 Kindle 3s in Winter 2010 Started circulating 4 Nooks in March 2011
6. Software & Services On our eReaders Online Services OverDrive We previously tried: Bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles Purchased from Amazon & Sony eBook Store Customers can request electronic titles using a form on our website OverDrive NetLibrary? Tumblebooks? 3M? Amazon? DRM Free eBooks
7. Getting Things Moving Hard case netbook bag Hard case leather cover Screen protector Power cords Instructions Comment Card Band De-registering when necessary
8. Circulation Policies 2 weeks, just like our new titles Adults only One at a time per customer Renewals are permitted No dropbox $1 a day fine
9. Downloads & Cords, Oh My! eReaders secured at all times Employees held accountable Used to Had assigned employees manage eReaders at each location every couple weeks using a hold Prepaid credit cards to purchase items Place holds between circulations to update titles Nooks are reset to factory defaults when returned
10. Your Hold is Ready Customer picks up item from circulation employee Employee trains customer Employee checks bag for all parts Employee checks that eReader is in working order and that it was reset to factory defaults Band Replacement costs Due date Avoid extreme temperatures Inventory check list
11. 2 weeks later… Customer returns eReader directly to circulation employee Circulation employee checks: eReader is working All items are in the bag eBooks are all there (or resets device) Collects Comment card eReader and bag contents go into a secure location to be charged
12. Training/Staff Preparation OverDrive training classes for all frontline employees Procedures for Circulating & Fines set into place Training on using eReaders and how to reset them Download stations at all locations
13. Conclusion So that’s how we handle eReaders at Muncie Public Library. We’ve changed our procedures and policies quite a bit in the past 2 years. We’re planning to continue with our current model till the technology is outdated or the items stop checking out. And we are always keeping our eyes open for new products, services and eReaders that could improve this process.