This document discusses the pros and cons of eBooks and eReaders. It notes that eBooks are less expensive than print books, easier for authors to self-publish, and more environmentally friendly. However, eReaders can still be expensive, content may not be compatible across devices, and eBooks cannot be easily shared or loaned. The document also provides recommendations for choosing an eReader based on factors like content, display, performance, and battery life. Finally, it lists several resources for downloading free eBooks and finding information about eBooks and eReaders.

1. Peachland Branch
May 8, 2010
Tara Thompson
eBooks and eReaders
Pros/Cons
Significant
o Books cost less
o Easier to publish
o Greener
o Size
Downsides
o Devices still cost a lot
o Loss of eReader
o Content Compatibility
o Not easy to share/loan books
Choosing an eReader
• Content
• Display
• Performance
• Wireless
• Storage space
• Multimedia
• Advanced features
• Battery life
Library to Go
Library Website Web Resources Other digital resources Library to Go link
How to use Library to Go?
o Step 1 ‐ Download and install free software
o Step 2 ‐ Activate the software
o Step 3 ‐ Check out, download, and enjoy
eBooks for Downloading
• Project Gutenberg Canada ‐ http://www.gutenberg.ca/
• ManyBooks.net ‐ http://manybooks.net/
• Google Books ‐ http://books.google.com/
• MobileRead ‐ http://www.mobileread.com/
• Baen Free Library ‐ http://www.baen.com/library/
• Free Kindle Books ‐ http://www.freekindlebooks.org/
Resources
(2010). Activation and authorization. Adobe Digital Editions Help. Retrieved May 7, 2010 from
http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/help/#activation
(2010). eReader Comparison. eReader Leader. Retrieved May 7, 2010 from http://www.ereaderleader.com/ereader‐
comparison/
(28 January 2010). Device Resource Center – Compatible EBook Devices. Overdrive. Retrieved May 7, 2010 from
http://overdrive.com/resources/drc/compatibleebookdevices.aspx
Herzog, Brian. (16 March 2010). Ebooks and Resources. Swiss Army Librarian. Retrieved May 7,
2010 from
http://www.swissarmylibrarian.net/2010/03/16/ebooks‐and‐resources
Morrill, Stef. (20 March 2009). Re‐Kindling e‐book Enthusiasm. TechBits. Retrived May 7, 2010 from
http://scls.typepad.com/techbits/2009/03/rekindling‐ebook‐enthusiasm‐.html