This document outlines the benefits of transitioning a library to digital. It discusses assessing patron needs, acquiring digital books and readers, restructuring the catalog, and providing portability, preservation, and up-to-date materials. Benefits include 24/7 access from any location and tools to help struggling readers. Going digital reduces environmental impact and energy usage compared to print. Recommended technology upgrades include Kindle and Sony readers, desktops with large monitors and headphones. Accessibility tools are available for text interaction, multiple languages and adjustable displays. Experts are available every step of the way to help with the transition.
2. Plan of Action Initiation of face-to-face meeting to assess patron and collection needs Presentation of steps to shaping a digital library Working through the steps Accumulation and acquisition of digital books, digital readers, and additional PC’s Restructuring of library system catalog
3. Reasons to go digital Portability—books on PDA or DVD allow lighter travel Preserving books/data in digital collections brings longer lasting life to materials Digital books are faster to produce; keeps patrons up to date on current issues/events Longer life span than paper-based books
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5. Use of eBooks, eReaders, and computers will aide your district in meeting District Technology Curriculum Standards
6. A variety of tools are available to assist struggling readers
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8. Technology upgrades Amazon Kindle eReader Text to speech capability Excellent tool, but beware of DRM issues Sony Reader Capability to download to reader or computer
9. Technology upgrades (con’t) Add 7 desktop workstations 17” monitors for ease of viewing text Headphones to listen to audiobooks Speaker bar for whole class lessons 2 GB RAM for quick search and download response time
10. Accommodating users Available tools for accessibility: Text interaction Multiple languages Adjustable display Text to speech capability eBooks are lightweight
11. Do you want to know more? Digital libraries: http://www.csdl.tamu.edu/DL95/papers/nuernberg/nuernberg.html eBooks: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6660883.html Accessibility: http://www.drscavanaugh.org/ebooks/accommodations.htm
12. Ready to go digital? DLS is there for you every step of the way. Contact: Jamie, your sales consultant Linda, your website liaison Lindy, your account manager Doug, your accessibility specialist Thank you for your time!
