This document provides an overview of e-books and discusses their impact on libraries. It describes different e-reader devices, e-book formats and costs, issues around publishers and ownership rights, and options for libraries to provide access to e-books including circulating e-readers, online access through services like OverDrive, and purchasing collections through vendors. The document also notes challenges for libraries in keeping up with changing e-book technologies and policies.

1. E-Books: A New Reality for
Libraries
Katherine Farmer
Murray State University
kfarmer10@murraystate.edu
September 30, 2011

2. Some predict…
Biggs, J. (2011, September 27). In The Future of Books: A Dystopian Timeline. Retrieved September 28, 2011, from
http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/27/the-future-of-books-a-dystopian-timeline/

3. Facts about E-Books
and E-Readers

4. Tuchman, M. (2011, May 1).
In School Library Journal: Ebooks.
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from
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.
com/slj/articlereview/890368-
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5. Tuchman, M. (2011, May 1).
In School Library Journal: Ebooks.
Retrieved September 28, 2011,
from
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.
com/slj/articlereview/890368-
451/ebooks.html.csp

6. Tuchman, M. (2011, May 1). In School Library Journal: Ebooks. Retrieved
September 28, 2011, from
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451/ebooks.html.csp

7. Tuchman, M. (2011, May 1). In School Library Journal: Ebooks. Retrieved
September 28, 2011, from
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/articlereview/890368-
451/ebooks.html.csp

9. E-Reader Devices
Constantly
Changing
New Versions Every
Year to Two Years

10. E-Book Costs
Free
$

11. E-Book File Types
Mobipocket Topaz EPub PDF

12. Publishers and E-Books
Physical • Own book
• Can share without conditions
• Can sell the used book
Books
• Publisher retain rights to the
book
E-Books • Sharing a possibility not a right
• No rights to resell the e-book

13. Digital Interesting Misconception

14. Different
Types
of
E-Readers

15. Sony Reader Wi-Fi – Daily/Pocket/Touch
• Formats: Epub, PDF
• Available in Three Colors
• Touch Screen
• 2 G of memory with expansion
possible
• Note-Taking with a Stylus or
finger
• Can play audiobooks
• Compatible with Overdrive
• Purchase books through Sony
Reader Store
• Apps available for
PC/Mac/Android
• Available Oct 2
• Price - $149

16. Kobo E-Reader Touch
• Formats: Epub, PDF, MOBI
• Touch Screen
• E-ink
• Available in Four Colors
• Kobo Store (Built by
Borders)
• Can use books from other
stores
• App available for other
devices
• Overdrive Compatible
• Price: $129

17. Kobo Wireless E-Reader
• Formats: Epub/PDF
• Available in Three
Colors
• EInk
• Not Touch Screen
• Overdrive Compatible
• Price: $99

18. Nook First Edition
• Wi-Fi
• Eink
• Formats: Epub and PDF
• Store 1,500 books
• Lendme Technology
with limts
• Can store audio files
• Expandable memory
• Price: $89 online only

19. Nook Simple Touch Reader
• Formats: Epub/PDF
• No audio files
• EInk
• 2 month battery life
• On screen keyboard
• Expandable memory
• Price: $139

20. Nook Color
• Format: Epub, PDF, other
document files
• Color Screen
• Apps/Games/Music/
Social Features
• Email/Web Access
• Interactive Magazines
• Picture Books
• Expandable Memory
• Price: $249

21. Kindle
• Formats:
AZW/MOBI/PDF
• Store 1400 books
• Cloud Backup
• 1 month battery life
• No touch screen
• Compatible with
Overdrive
• No power cable
• Price: $79 with special
offers

22. Kindle Touch
• Format: AZW, PDF,
MOBI, Doc
• Touch Screen
• Text to speech
capabilities
• Audio files
• Store 3000 books
• Available November 21
• Price: $99 WiFi/
$149 3G

23. Kindle Keyboard
• Format: AZW, MOBI,
PDF, HTML, DOC
• Keyboard instead of
touch screen
• Works with Audible
audio books
• Stores 3500 books
• Eink
• Price: $99 WiFi /
$139 3G

24. Kindle DX
• Same features as Kindle
Keyboard
• Larger screen – 9.7
inches
• Short battery life
• Price: $379

25. Kindle Fire
• Amazon’s new 7inch tablet
• Compatible with Amazon’s
App Store
• Runs Android platform
• Color Screen
• No Camera or Microphone
• New faster web browser
• Children’s Picture Books
• Stream movies and TV shows
• Cloud Storage
• Available November 15, 2011
• Price: $199

26. Ipad 2
• Apple bookstore – ibooks
• Apps to connect readers
to major online
bookstores
• Apps for Individual books
• Color/Touch Screen
• Camera/Microphone
• Variety of Educational
Uses
• Price: starts at $499

27. Class Sets
Concierge
Teachers First
Service
Circulation Options
Circulating
Library
with Insurance
Stations
and 3 Strikes
E-Books Only PC Only Access

28. 3M
Tumblebooks Library ideas
Collection
Options
$$$
Follett Shelf Overdrive
eBooks on
Gale
EBSCOhost

29. Project
Gutenberg
ManyBooks.net Google Books
Collection
Options
Kindle/Nook
Free
Scribd
Free Books
Library
Cooperatives: Archive.org
Open Library

30. District
Purchasing
Policies
Creating
File
Library
Formats
Policies
Constant
Funding Changes in
Technology
Concerns
Changing
Reader
Publisher
Interest
Polices
School
Technology Security
Limitations

31. Learn More
• The Unquiet Librarian
– http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/kindles
• Alabama School Library Association
– http://www.alasla.org/
• Preparing Your School for an iPad
Implementation
– http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/pre
paring-your-school-for-an
• Library 2.011 World-wide Virtual Conference,
November 2 - 3, 2011 - Free
– http://www.library20.com/

32. SLJ/LJ Ebook Summit
• Location: Online
• Date: October 12, 2011 @ 10am-6pm EDT
• Cost: $39.95
• Archived Material can be accessed for 3 mos.

33. Public Librarian’s Guide to E-Books
• Four workshops to be conducted by Public
Library Association starting October 25, 2011
– Oct 25 – Intro to Ebooks
– Nov 1 – Laying the Groundwork for a Successful E-
Book Collection
– Nov 8 – Powering Up Your E-Book Program
– Nov 15 – Strategies for Sustaining Your Libraries E-
Book Program
– http://pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/onlinelearning/
webinars/guidetoebooks.cfm

34. Questions?