This document provides information about e-readers and e-books, including available e-book formats, tools for creating and converting e-books, and ways to use e-books in the classroom. It also lists predictions for the future of e-books in 2013, such as enhanced e-books and more publishers selling DRM-free books directly to consumers. Contact information is provided for Mike Marotta, an assistive technology professional, for any additional questions.
E-books have gone from a niche service to a high demand format in an incredibly short time. And their pace of growth is likely to increase. Furthermore, new examples of digital reading material are appearing every day as are new devices and software to read them on. But is e-publishing a growing trend or a passing fad? Regardless and more importantly, how do we help our readers use the e-reading devices they have now and help them to choose what they should get next?
In this Florida Library Webinar:
- Explore the alphabet soup of acronyms.
- Highlight a variety of e-readers and tablets currently on the market.
- Showcase some innovative digital publishers and library vendors.
- Cover the pros and cons of Digital Rights Management (DRM).
- Try to predict where the e-publishing industry will go.
This document provides an overview of self-publishing, including understanding e-book formats and digital rights management (DRM), tools for publishing and distributing e-books, and a success story of a self-published author making the New York Times bestseller list. It discusses common e-book formats like EPUB, PDF, AZW, and MOBI, explains DRM and issues around converting between formats. The document also highlights publishing platforms like CreateSpace, Kindle Direct Publishing, and Calibre and how self-published authors can fill the roles of author, publisher, and distributor themselves.
The document is a presentation about e-books, including their definition, history, formats, comparison to printed books, advantages, and e-readers/tablets. It defines an e-book as a digital version of a printed book that can be read on electronic devices. The presentation traces the history of e-books from early concepts in the 1930s to developments like the Kindle and growth of e-book sales in the late 1990s and 2000s. It also outlines some common e-book formats and compares the advantages of e-books, like cost and portability, to printed books.
1) The document provides an update on new databases and digital resources available through the Western Maryland Regional Library including OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks, Gale databases like General OneFile and Student Resource Center, and Mango Languages.
2) It outlines the transition from Sailor to Gale databases and some new features available through Gale like cross-searching databases and online user profiles.
3) Instructions are provided on accessing and using OverDrive for downloading ebooks, audiobooks, and transferring titles to devices as well as checking out titles and placing holds.
The document summarizes presentations from the 2012 US and Japanese digital book conferences. In the US conference, topics included self-publishing, e-singles, free giveaways to discover new authors, and how ebooks have become the new normal. In Japan, discussions involved the partnership between Kobo and Rakuten, the EPUB3 format, reading ebooks in browsers, and telecommunications companies moving away from ebooks.
This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in a class about getting the most from iOS devices. The class will cover the iPhone and iPad overview including their various functions like calling, cameras, music, apps etc. It will discuss keyboard options, WiFi networks, and using the user's guide and settings. The class will also cover searching for information on the devices, both internally and online, as well as using iOS devices while traveling. Students will complete assignments like simplifying their home screens and noting apps and interests for future personal projects.
The agenda includes:
1. Welcoming attendees and establishing the learning goal of "Seek, Peek and Play" which involves sharing, feedback, and exploring new tools.
2. Sharing learning about various Google apps, online book resources, image tools, and databases that can be used in a school library setting.
3. Discussing considerations for using ebooks and audiobooks such as format compatibility, device access, and selection criteria given user needs and budget constraints.
E-books have gone from a niche service to a high demand format in an incredibly short time. And their pace of growth is likely to increase. Furthermore, new examples of digital reading material are appearing every day as are new devices and software to read them on. But is e-publishing a growing trend or a passing fad? Regardless and more importantly, how do we help our readers use the e-reading devices they have now and help them to choose what they should get next?
In this Florida Library Webinar:
- Explore the alphabet soup of acronyms.
- Highlight a variety of e-readers and tablets currently on the market.
- Showcase some innovative digital publishers and library vendors.
- Cover the pros and cons of Digital Rights Management (DRM).
- Try to predict where the e-publishing industry will go.
This document provides an overview of self-publishing, including understanding e-book formats and digital rights management (DRM), tools for publishing and distributing e-books, and a success story of a self-published author making the New York Times bestseller list. It discusses common e-book formats like EPUB, PDF, AZW, and MOBI, explains DRM and issues around converting between formats. The document also highlights publishing platforms like CreateSpace, Kindle Direct Publishing, and Calibre and how self-published authors can fill the roles of author, publisher, and distributor themselves.
The document is a presentation about e-books, including their definition, history, formats, comparison to printed books, advantages, and e-readers/tablets. It defines an e-book as a digital version of a printed book that can be read on electronic devices. The presentation traces the history of e-books from early concepts in the 1930s to developments like the Kindle and growth of e-book sales in the late 1990s and 2000s. It also outlines some common e-book formats and compares the advantages of e-books, like cost and portability, to printed books.
1) The document provides an update on new databases and digital resources available through the Western Maryland Regional Library including OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks, Gale databases like General OneFile and Student Resource Center, and Mango Languages.
2) It outlines the transition from Sailor to Gale databases and some new features available through Gale like cross-searching databases and online user profiles.
3) Instructions are provided on accessing and using OverDrive for downloading ebooks, audiobooks, and transferring titles to devices as well as checking out titles and placing holds.
The document summarizes presentations from the 2012 US and Japanese digital book conferences. In the US conference, topics included self-publishing, e-singles, free giveaways to discover new authors, and how ebooks have become the new normal. In Japan, discussions involved the partnership between Kobo and Rakuten, the EPUB3 format, reading ebooks in browsers, and telecommunications companies moving away from ebooks.
This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in a class about getting the most from iOS devices. The class will cover the iPhone and iPad overview including their various functions like calling, cameras, music, apps etc. It will discuss keyboard options, WiFi networks, and using the user's guide and settings. The class will also cover searching for information on the devices, both internally and online, as well as using iOS devices while traveling. Students will complete assignments like simplifying their home screens and noting apps and interests for future personal projects.
The agenda includes:
1. Welcoming attendees and establishing the learning goal of "Seek, Peek and Play" which involves sharing, feedback, and exploring new tools.
2. Sharing learning about various Google apps, online book resources, image tools, and databases that can be used in a school library setting.
3. Discussing considerations for using ebooks and audiobooks such as format compatibility, device access, and selection criteria given user needs and budget constraints.
This document provides an agenda and information about universal design, assistive technology, and tools to support reading for students with disabilities. It discusses considering assistive technology for students' IEPs. It outlines the assistive technology cycle and evaluation process. It also describes reading difficulties, questions to ask during evaluation, and low- and high-tech tools to support decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension for students struggling with reading.
Fathers of Children with Special Needs Conference060113Mike Marotta
Assistive Technology Services is a department that has been providing mobile assistive technology services and evaluations for over 20 years to help individuals with disabilities reach their goals. They operate a Technology Lending Center and provide training, technical assistance, and information on options for reading/writing assistance, computer access, and augmentative and alternative communication apps. The document encourages learning more by visiting their website or blog.
The Role of Assistive Technology During TransitionMike Marotta
This document discusses assistive technology and transition supports. It provides an overview of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) in New Jersey and its services. It then introduces Mike Marotta, the Assistant Director of Assistive Technology Services at Advancing Opportunities, and provides his contact information. The rest of the document discusses various assistive technology supports for executive function, accessible instructional materials, mobile technology, and writing. It provides examples of specific apps and resources that can help in different areas.
This document discusses various assistive technologies (AT) that can support reading and writing for students. It provides details on text-to-speech software that can be used to recreate the practice of repeated readings by speaking text out loud. Examples mentioned include WordTalk and ReadPlease. It also lists digital text formats like Bookshare Edition and the Read2Go app that are accessible for students. Common AT for writing mentioned include Write:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, Livescribe pens, and Inspiration software. The document provides some guidance on scanning text for students and characteristics of struggling writers to consider as well.
Advancing Opportunities is a 20+ year old organization that provides mobile assistive technology services and operates a Technology Lending Center to serve individuals with all disabilities. Their App Smackdown document discusses evaluating apps using the SETT Framework, which considers a user's Skills, Environment, Tasks, and Tools, and examines several apps that may help individuals with autism in various environments by providing support for tasks. The document emphasizes selecting apps tailored to each individual's unique needs and abilities.
This short document discusses mobile app purchasing and sharing ideas. It provides a website, www.todaysmeet.com/mobiledistrict, for users to share their ideas on how they will purchase apps on their mobile devices. The document encourages sharing ideas and asks how users will purchase apps.
This document provides information about a course on universal design and assistive technology. It includes the course calendar, activities and information on universal design for learning guidelines. There is also information on accessible instructional materials including definitions of print disability, braille, large print, audio and digital text formats. The document outlines federal eligibility criteria for accessible materials and reviews options for accessing textbooks and core materials including Learning Ally, Bookshare.org and NIMAC. It discusses the assistive technology consideration and evaluation processes that are part of the IEP planning process. Contact information is provided at the end for assistive technology services.
This document provides an overview of assistive technology and its role in serving individuals with disabilities. It discusses that assistive technology enhances performance for those with disabilities through adaptive devices and processes. Both low and high-tech devices are considered assistive technology. Examples of assistive technology that may be provided to a One Stop Center are then reviewed, including keyboard and mouse alternatives, text aloud software, zoom text, and JAWS screen reader software. The document concludes with contact information for the Assistive Technology Services department and an invitation to participate in Part 2 of the training.
This document discusses assistive technology and job accommodations. It provides statistics showing lower employment and higher unemployment rates among people with disabilities. Assistive technologies like smartphones, e-readers, and software can help employees with disabilities perform job tasks. Examples are given of using these technologies to take notes, read text, and control a power wheelchair. The document also outlines a process for selecting, trialing, and implementing assistive technologies and job accommodations.
The document discusses assistive technology options for Chrome OS, following an agenda that covers the SETT framework, Chrome OS accessibility, and apps/extensions that provide reading, writing, visual, and classroom management supports. It notes the differences between Chrome extensions and apps, and provides a link to examples of accessible apps and extensions for Chrome OS that address areas like reading, writing, and visual supports.
The document discusses assistive technology tools available through Chrome extensions and apps. It provides an overview of the SETT framework for selecting assistive technologies and then focuses on exploring specific Chrome extensions and apps that can support students in areas like visual supports, reading, writing, and classroom management. Links are provided to more information on the recommended Chrome tools.
The document contains descriptions of four advertisements from different genres:
1) A humorous advert for Fosters Gold beer that uses humor and iconography to contrast Australia and England.
2) A surreal advert for Jordans cereal that features talking animals in a fantasy setting to portray the product.
3) A dramatic charity advert for Full Stop that uses close-ups and facts/figures to elicit emotion from viewers.
4) A parodic Specsavers advert that mocks Lynx ads to humously promote eyewear.
The document is a proposal for a promotional video for the punk band The Heart & Soul. It introduces the band and their new song "We Ain't Never Done" with a link to the song on YouTube. It discusses representing the band's style in the video through scenes of the fan base and band members. Requirements listed include props like alcohol, clothing, a guitar; a location; a cast of 10 actors; and costumes. Estimated costs provided are £170 for a camera, £8 for a tripod, £30 for a production office, and £600+VAT+£45/hr for editing and suit hire.
HUD homes are foreclosed homes that are owned and sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Licensed real estate brokers can list, show, and submit offers on HUD homes on behalf of buyers after registering with HUD. HUD homes are sold through an online bidding process and various programs provide priority to certain buyers like owner-occupants, non-profits, and first responders. FHA loans are typically available to finance the purchase of HUD homes.
This document discusses styles and techniques used in various types of advertisements, including humorous, surreal, dramatic, parodic, and techniques used to persuade viewers. It provides examples of advertisements and analyzes the styles, forms, camera techniques, graphics, and persuasive elements used. Characteristics of products and services like benefits offered, advantages over competitors, unique selling propositions, and lifestyle appeal are also examined. Finally, it briefly discusses advertising regulation bodies.
This document discusses professional development options for staff that are offered in 3 types: an EdCamp model where staff can share ideas, a "FedEx model" where staff are given choices, and a "Lunch and Learn" model where short lessons are provided over lunch. It suggests asking staff what type of PD they want, allowing choices, and using social media like Twitter and Pinterest to engage staff.
This document provides information about Surah Al-Ma'arij (The Ascending Stairways), the 70th surah of the Quran. It discusses the introduction and central theme, benefits of reciting the surah, content and tafsir (interpretation) of select ayahs (verses). Key details include that the surah warns the Quraysh leadership about denying judgment day, urges the Prophet Muhammad to persevere, and rewards believers with paradise for their good deeds.
This document provides an agenda and overview of topics for a university course on universal design and assistive technology (AT). The topics covered include article assignment presentations, AT considerations, universal design for learning (UDL) and AT for reading. Key points include:
- The AT consideration process required by IDEA which involves collaborative decision making and identifying whether a student needs AT devices or services.
- Definitions of AT devices as equipment to improve functional capabilities, and AT services as assistance selecting, acquiring or using devices.
- The Person-Environment-Task-Tool framework for AT evaluations.
- A range of reading supports, tools for decoding, vocabulary and comprehension, and questions to consider when evaluating needs.
This document discusses technology infrastructure issues and tools for schools implementing 1:1 device programs. It lists infrastructure concerns like device management systems, internet bandwidth and filtering. It also lists the types of devices that could be used in a 1:1 program, including tablets, laptops and Chromebooks, as well as bringing your own device options. Finally, it asks how schools will purchase apps for the devices.
The document discusses e-readers, social media, and security. It begins with introductions and questions about experience with e-readers, whether libraries lend them, and allow social media access. Statistics are presented on e-book borrowing from libraries and ownership of e-readers and tablets. The document then provides a brief history of e-books, including Michael Hart creating the first e-book in 1971 and the founding of Project Gutenberg. It discusses the early adoption of e-books by libraries and when downloadable fiction became available. Advantages and challenges of e-books are discussed, along with resources for free e-books like Project Gutenberg. Social media tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are also listed.
This document discusses reading habits and e-reading. It notes that 80% of people read occasionally for pleasure, 74% for research, and 56% for work or school. It then discusses different e-reading devices like Kindles, iPads, and tablets, as well as e-reading apps. It covers digital rights management and limitations imposed by organizations. Finally, it lists some challenges to global reading, such as nearly 1 billion people being unable to read or write their names at the turn of the 21st century, and high illiteracy and scarcity of resources limiting opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This document provides an agenda and information about universal design, assistive technology, and tools to support reading for students with disabilities. It discusses considering assistive technology for students' IEPs. It outlines the assistive technology cycle and evaluation process. It also describes reading difficulties, questions to ask during evaluation, and low- and high-tech tools to support decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension for students struggling with reading.
Fathers of Children with Special Needs Conference060113Mike Marotta
Assistive Technology Services is a department that has been providing mobile assistive technology services and evaluations for over 20 years to help individuals with disabilities reach their goals. They operate a Technology Lending Center and provide training, technical assistance, and information on options for reading/writing assistance, computer access, and augmentative and alternative communication apps. The document encourages learning more by visiting their website or blog.
The Role of Assistive Technology During TransitionMike Marotta
This document discusses assistive technology and transition supports. It provides an overview of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) in New Jersey and its services. It then introduces Mike Marotta, the Assistant Director of Assistive Technology Services at Advancing Opportunities, and provides his contact information. The rest of the document discusses various assistive technology supports for executive function, accessible instructional materials, mobile technology, and writing. It provides examples of specific apps and resources that can help in different areas.
This document discusses various assistive technologies (AT) that can support reading and writing for students. It provides details on text-to-speech software that can be used to recreate the practice of repeated readings by speaking text out loud. Examples mentioned include WordTalk and ReadPlease. It also lists digital text formats like Bookshare Edition and the Read2Go app that are accessible for students. Common AT for writing mentioned include Write:OutLoud, Draft:Builder, Livescribe pens, and Inspiration software. The document provides some guidance on scanning text for students and characteristics of struggling writers to consider as well.
Advancing Opportunities is a 20+ year old organization that provides mobile assistive technology services and operates a Technology Lending Center to serve individuals with all disabilities. Their App Smackdown document discusses evaluating apps using the SETT Framework, which considers a user's Skills, Environment, Tasks, and Tools, and examines several apps that may help individuals with autism in various environments by providing support for tasks. The document emphasizes selecting apps tailored to each individual's unique needs and abilities.
This short document discusses mobile app purchasing and sharing ideas. It provides a website, www.todaysmeet.com/mobiledistrict, for users to share their ideas on how they will purchase apps on their mobile devices. The document encourages sharing ideas and asks how users will purchase apps.
This document provides information about a course on universal design and assistive technology. It includes the course calendar, activities and information on universal design for learning guidelines. There is also information on accessible instructional materials including definitions of print disability, braille, large print, audio and digital text formats. The document outlines federal eligibility criteria for accessible materials and reviews options for accessing textbooks and core materials including Learning Ally, Bookshare.org and NIMAC. It discusses the assistive technology consideration and evaluation processes that are part of the IEP planning process. Contact information is provided at the end for assistive technology services.
This document provides an overview of assistive technology and its role in serving individuals with disabilities. It discusses that assistive technology enhances performance for those with disabilities through adaptive devices and processes. Both low and high-tech devices are considered assistive technology. Examples of assistive technology that may be provided to a One Stop Center are then reviewed, including keyboard and mouse alternatives, text aloud software, zoom text, and JAWS screen reader software. The document concludes with contact information for the Assistive Technology Services department and an invitation to participate in Part 2 of the training.
This document discusses assistive technology and job accommodations. It provides statistics showing lower employment and higher unemployment rates among people with disabilities. Assistive technologies like smartphones, e-readers, and software can help employees with disabilities perform job tasks. Examples are given of using these technologies to take notes, read text, and control a power wheelchair. The document also outlines a process for selecting, trialing, and implementing assistive technologies and job accommodations.
The document discusses assistive technology options for Chrome OS, following an agenda that covers the SETT framework, Chrome OS accessibility, and apps/extensions that provide reading, writing, visual, and classroom management supports. It notes the differences between Chrome extensions and apps, and provides a link to examples of accessible apps and extensions for Chrome OS that address areas like reading, writing, and visual supports.
The document discusses assistive technology tools available through Chrome extensions and apps. It provides an overview of the SETT framework for selecting assistive technologies and then focuses on exploring specific Chrome extensions and apps that can support students in areas like visual supports, reading, writing, and classroom management. Links are provided to more information on the recommended Chrome tools.
The document contains descriptions of four advertisements from different genres:
1) A humorous advert for Fosters Gold beer that uses humor and iconography to contrast Australia and England.
2) A surreal advert for Jordans cereal that features talking animals in a fantasy setting to portray the product.
3) A dramatic charity advert for Full Stop that uses close-ups and facts/figures to elicit emotion from viewers.
4) A parodic Specsavers advert that mocks Lynx ads to humously promote eyewear.
The document is a proposal for a promotional video for the punk band The Heart & Soul. It introduces the band and their new song "We Ain't Never Done" with a link to the song on YouTube. It discusses representing the band's style in the video through scenes of the fan base and band members. Requirements listed include props like alcohol, clothing, a guitar; a location; a cast of 10 actors; and costumes. Estimated costs provided are £170 for a camera, £8 for a tripod, £30 for a production office, and £600+VAT+£45/hr for editing and suit hire.
HUD homes are foreclosed homes that are owned and sold by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Licensed real estate brokers can list, show, and submit offers on HUD homes on behalf of buyers after registering with HUD. HUD homes are sold through an online bidding process and various programs provide priority to certain buyers like owner-occupants, non-profits, and first responders. FHA loans are typically available to finance the purchase of HUD homes.
This document discusses styles and techniques used in various types of advertisements, including humorous, surreal, dramatic, parodic, and techniques used to persuade viewers. It provides examples of advertisements and analyzes the styles, forms, camera techniques, graphics, and persuasive elements used. Characteristics of products and services like benefits offered, advantages over competitors, unique selling propositions, and lifestyle appeal are also examined. Finally, it briefly discusses advertising regulation bodies.
This document discusses professional development options for staff that are offered in 3 types: an EdCamp model where staff can share ideas, a "FedEx model" where staff are given choices, and a "Lunch and Learn" model where short lessons are provided over lunch. It suggests asking staff what type of PD they want, allowing choices, and using social media like Twitter and Pinterest to engage staff.
This document provides information about Surah Al-Ma'arij (The Ascending Stairways), the 70th surah of the Quran. It discusses the introduction and central theme, benefits of reciting the surah, content and tafsir (interpretation) of select ayahs (verses). Key details include that the surah warns the Quraysh leadership about denying judgment day, urges the Prophet Muhammad to persevere, and rewards believers with paradise for their good deeds.
This document provides an agenda and overview of topics for a university course on universal design and assistive technology (AT). The topics covered include article assignment presentations, AT considerations, universal design for learning (UDL) and AT for reading. Key points include:
- The AT consideration process required by IDEA which involves collaborative decision making and identifying whether a student needs AT devices or services.
- Definitions of AT devices as equipment to improve functional capabilities, and AT services as assistance selecting, acquiring or using devices.
- The Person-Environment-Task-Tool framework for AT evaluations.
- A range of reading supports, tools for decoding, vocabulary and comprehension, and questions to consider when evaluating needs.
This document discusses technology infrastructure issues and tools for schools implementing 1:1 device programs. It lists infrastructure concerns like device management systems, internet bandwidth and filtering. It also lists the types of devices that could be used in a 1:1 program, including tablets, laptops and Chromebooks, as well as bringing your own device options. Finally, it asks how schools will purchase apps for the devices.
The document discusses e-readers, social media, and security. It begins with introductions and questions about experience with e-readers, whether libraries lend them, and allow social media access. Statistics are presented on e-book borrowing from libraries and ownership of e-readers and tablets. The document then provides a brief history of e-books, including Michael Hart creating the first e-book in 1971 and the founding of Project Gutenberg. It discusses the early adoption of e-books by libraries and when downloadable fiction became available. Advantages and challenges of e-books are discussed, along with resources for free e-books like Project Gutenberg. Social media tools like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are also listed.
This document discusses reading habits and e-reading. It notes that 80% of people read occasionally for pleasure, 74% for research, and 56% for work or school. It then discusses different e-reading devices like Kindles, iPads, and tablets, as well as e-reading apps. It covers digital rights management and limitations imposed by organizations. Finally, it lists some challenges to global reading, such as nearly 1 billion people being unable to read or write their names at the turn of the 21st century, and high illiteracy and scarcity of resources limiting opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
E-publishing involves the digital creation and distribution of electronic content like books, images, text, music and videos. It has several advantages over print publishing like lower production costs, smaller inventory investments, and easier updating. India has over 20,000 publishing entities producing content in various languages, and e-publishing is growing rapidly in the country. Skills needed for careers in e-publishing include backgrounds in sciences, languages, editing, programming, and continuous learning. The future of publishing is increasingly driven by technology and new business models.
This document outlines trends in library services for kids and teens including eBooks, iPad story times, virtual author visits with Skype, online summer reading programs, YouTube parties, computer training for kids and teens, tech tutors, and using QR codes for scavenger hunts. Resources for each topic are provided and all websites from the session are available at www.delicious.com/technologyandkids.
NCTE14 Stories in New Forms- Teaching Digital LiteraciesCharlene Chausis
Storytelling is sacred to the English teacher. As print text migrates to more dynamic forms, technology offers myriad possibilities to tell and read stories. Consider how storytelling is becoming more connected, adaptable, flexible, and customized with electronic text and how that changes the teaching of literacy.
This document summarizes debates around the impact of digital technologies like the iPad on academic publishing. It discusses how digital formats allow greater access to information but may impair deep reading and understanding. It also examines concerns about commercial publishers locking up academic work and whether open access is a viable alternative. The document questions if designs aimed at young children are suitable for academic audiences and whether publishers should fight to maintain publication quality standards.
In this month's news, I talk about Google's new tablet, ereaders that watch you, an introduction to maker spaces, and the latest on DRM and ebooks. Tune in!
E books and ereaders in your school library program buffy hamilton july 2011Buffy Hamilton
Slides to support a daylong conversation and exploration about ebooks and ereaders in school library programs for the Richland School District One, Columbia, SC
The document discusses how libraries can use mobile technology and QR codes to provide services to patrons on their mobile devices. It recommends creating a mobile-friendly website using WordPress with plugins and themes to make content accessible from any device. QR codes can link patrons to the mobile site, research guides, ebooks and other digital content. Formatting documents as ebooks allows easier reading on phones and tablets. The goal is to meet patrons "halfway" by using technologies they already have to provide library services wherever patrons are.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on eBooks and eReaders given by Stephen Abram. The presentation addressed questions about what is really happening with eBooks, where all the changes in eBooks and publishing are taking us, and the role of special librarians in the future information landscape. It discussed topics like the growth in eBook penetration in different library sectors from 2010 to 2012, benefits and drawbacks of eBooks from different perspectives, and challenges related to eBook formats, devices, and pricing models. The document emphasizes that this is an evolving area and recommends remaining open to innovation while keeping librarian values as a touchstone.
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.
E Pubs for Global-Health - the (rapidly!)) Changing LandscapeForum One
This document discusses the rapidly changing landscape of e-publishing for global health. It provides an overview of e-book formats, channels for distribution, tools for conversion and considerations for determining what content to publish digitally. Key points include that tablets are projected to outpace PC sales, ePub and Mobi are common formats, and intermediaries will likely play a role in the complex process of direct digital distribution. Global health organizations should consider creating interactive e-books for medical schools in developing areas as an alternative to printing textbooks.
Digital Book Awards 2013: The Search for Excellence Webcast 7.13.13annekostick
Slide deck from Digital Book World's July 13 2013 webcast, "The Search for Excellence: Creating Prizeworthy Digital Books", in support of the Digital Book Awards, with Joshua Tallent of Firebrand Technologies and Anne Kostick, Foxpath IND, also Program Director for the Digital Book Awards. We were asked for these highly informative slides so many times--finally, they're here.
Orientation for trainers must love gadgetselpasolibrary
This document provides an overview and orientation for a Technology Petting Zoo trainer at the El Paso Public Library. It describes what a petting zoo is and discusses how patrons can learn about and try out different digital gadgets. It emphasizes that the library has a digital ecosystem of technologies and apps that work together, and explains some of the key components of the library's ecosystem. The document prepares the trainer to become an expert on the digital resources and to train other library staff so they can help patrons with digital services and their own gadgets.
Frankenbooks: Understanding the eBook Opportunity is a presentation by Stephen Abram about eBooks and their impact on libraries. The presentation addresses questions about what is really happening with eBooks, where all the changes are taking libraries, if eBooks have a different value than print books, and the role of special librarians. It discusses trends in eBook penetration in different types of libraries and benefits and challenges of eBooks from user and librarian perspectives. The presentation frames eBooks as part of a larger transformation of information and explores implications for libraries, including ensuring eBooks meet user needs and remaining open to innovation.
The document discusses a series of parent workshops about understanding the internet and its tools, with upcoming workshops focusing on using tools like Google Drive, feed readers, and social media dashboards, as well as internet safety and monitoring kids' digital footprints. Details are provided on commonly used browsers, basics of using browsers, and timesaving shortcuts. Parents are encouraged to ask questions on Twitter using #K12Social.
Clearing the Noise: Understanding the Internet and Its Tools shoaglund
The document discusses a series of parent workshops about understanding the internet and its tools, with upcoming workshops focusing on using tools like Google Drive, feed readers, and social media dashboards, as well as internet safety and monitoring kids' digital footprints. Each session in the series will run twice in one day and questions from participants can be asked on Twitter using #K12Social.
The document discusses the emerging e-book market and technologies. It notes that e-book readers have overcome usability issues, multiple formats have emerged as standards, and e-books have moved beyond novels to include other materials like blogs, magazines and newspapers. Major players in the e-book ecosystem include Amazon, Sony, and Smashwords, and the future of the industry remains uncertain but growth is rapid as prices of readers decrease and more content becomes available in digital form.
The document provides an overview of ecommerce and online publishing. It discusses the history and evolution of online publishing, defines key terms like online publishing and e-publishing, describes various types of online publishing like static and dynamic web pages. The document also outlines the advantages and disadvantages of online publishing compared to traditional print publishing. It examines business models, technologies, user behavior and trends in online publishing. Lastly, it provides details on the process and steps to publish content online through Amazon Kindle.
Tablet computers = success for struggling studentsMike Marotta
This document discusses how tablet computers can help struggling students by providing easy access to educational apps and materials. It addresses choosing the right device based on a student's needs, and ensuring accessibility through built-in features or additional hardware and software. The document emphasizes developing a technology plan focused on applications and integration, not just the tools themselves, and tying the plan to staff training for effective implementation.
The document provides information about the Assistive Technology Services Department, which has over 20 years of experience providing mobile assistive technology services and evaluations to individuals with all disabilities. The department's services include technology evaluations completed on-site with school teams, ongoing technical assistance visits, and presentations on various assistive technology topics. The document then discusses the SETT framework and provides information on technology for reading and writing assistance, including software, accessible instructional materials, and electronic book readers. It also highlights mobile technology supports and various app options to support reading, writing, organization, and communication.
This document outlines an introductory presentation on assistive technology and universal design for learning. It introduces the presenter and establishes ground rules for participation. The presentation covers developing a personal learning network to explore assistive technology and universal design concepts, with checkpoints to evaluate progress. Quizzes and examples are used to address common misconceptions about assistive technology and how it can benefit people with disabilities. The legal definition of assistive technology from IDEA is also provided.
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18. Some of the highlights of the list include:
• 2013 will be the year of the enhanced e book
• The $0 Kindle
• More publishers will start selling DRM-free books
and directly to consumers
• By the end of 2013, 65% of US children will have
access to an e-reading device
Jeremy Greenfield – Digital Book World
(www.digitalbookworld.com/2012/ten-bold-predictions-for-
ebooks-and-digital-publishing-in-2013/)
10 PREDICTIONS FOR EBOOKS AND
DIGITAL PUBLISHING IN 2013
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Mike Marotta, ATP
Assistant Director
Assistive Technology Services
Advancing Opportunities
email: mike.marotta.atp@gmail.com
twitter: @mmatp
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Another exciting year for the publishing industry is in the books, so to speak. The ebook and digital publishing landscape changed drastically yet again. In 2012, Amazon and other retailers gained control over ebook pricing at three major publishers, ebook revenue growth hit an inflection point, and a parade of non-book-publishing companies entered the ebook business.Nobody saw it coming. Well, almost nobody. A team of publishing experts predicted in late 2011 some of the astounding developments we saw in 2012 for Digital Book World. See their original predictions here.Seeing as though 2012 is just about over, we’ve gathered more publishing experts to predict what extraordinary events are to come in book publishing in 2013.— For more insights into the ebook and digital publishing future, attend Digital Book World Conference + Expo in New York, Jan. 15 – 18 — 1. More consolidation.One of the biggest news items of the year was the proposed merger between Penguin and Random House. If the merger goes through, the combined company will be by far the largest publishing house in the world.There will be “more consolidation in the big-six publishers, especially in acquiring mid-size publishers,” said Andrew Rhomberg, founder of ebook discovery start-up Jellybooks and DBW Expert Blogger.But it’s often forgotten that this year and last year were relatively big years for financial activity in publishing. HarperCollins acquired Thomas Nelson and formed a new Christian publishing unit and iEnergizer, a business process outsourcing firm, acquired ebook production house Aptara, just to name a few. When we covered this story in the Spring, we predicted more acquisitions and we were right; and there are yet more to come.“What’s happening with Penguin and Random House is just the beginning,” said James McQuivey, Ph.D. and principal analyst at Forrester who covers the book industry. “I just look to other industries. At one point in the music business there was the big six, then it was five then it was four and now it’s three and a half.”Related: What the New Random-Penguin Logo Should Look Like 2. 2013 will be the year of the enhanced ebook.“Every year, we say this is going to be the year of the enhanced ebook,” said Wiley’s director of digital business development Peter Balis. “But in the second half of this year you’re going to see a significant number of titles with robust interactivity in areas like test prep and other non-fiction categories.”The enhanced ebook has been the next big thing for several years running now, but it just hasn’t gained the traction that its immersive reading counterpart has. There have been some hits, like Hyperion’s Jacqueline Kennedy Enahnced eBook from 2011, but they have been few and far between.So why this year?First, “there will be an increased appetite for illustrated and nonfiction books that did not sit well on e-readers,” said Jo Henry, director of Bowker Market Research, a book-focused research firm.Second, more people will have the devices that make reading enhanced ebooks pleasurable with the precipitous rise of tablets.And, third, more publishers will be producing the kind of content for those devices that people want to read.“There will be more enhanced ebooks by far in 2013 than there were in 2012,” said David Wilk, publishing consultant and provider of publishing services through his firm Booktrix. 3. The $0 Kindle.It’s a prediction that we made last year, but this year will finally be the year that we see a free e-reader, specifically a free Kindle.For Amazon, it’s not just about getting more customers for its content ecosystem but about keeping the e-ink e-reader device manufacturers in business.Forrester’s McQuivey explains:“We’re now starting to see shipments go down for e-readers. The devices and components that go into them – the people that do the building and assembly, the people that do e-ink – there is good evidence that they’re getting fewer orders. If you’re amazon, you want those devices to still be out there. They create customer stickiness that you want.”That said, the e-reader that you get for free isn’t going to be top-of-the-line.“If you want a nice [Kindle] Paperwhite, that’s going to cost you money, but if you want the cheapest, smallest device, they’ll give it away for free,” said McQuivey.It’s not so far-fetched. After all, this year did see the invention of the $13 e-reader. 4. More publishers will start selling digital-rights-management-free ebooks (DRM-free) and directly to consumers.“You will see increasing participating in the distribution of DRM-free ebooks, both front-list and back-list from some larger publishing houses,” said Wiley’s Balis. “Experiments like those at Macmillan and HarperCollins are going to continue.”In 2012, Macmillan and HarperCollins joined other publishers like O’Reilly and F+W Media (parent to Digital Book World) in selling ebooks DRM-free and directly to consumers (or in the case of HarperCollins, experimenting with these models).“Those things [direct selling and DRM-free] are connected,” said Noah Genner, CEO of BookNet Canada.The reason is that when a publisher or any business that doesn’t also sell devices sells an ebook, if it has DRM restrictions, it could be very hard for the buyer to comfortably read that ebook on the device of their choosing.Publishers want to sell directly to consumers to take a bigger percentage of the take and to develop relationships with customers that can pay dividends down the road, including the ability to collect data on the habits of those customers. Publishers that specialize in vertical markets like O’Reilly and F+W are already reaping the benefits.“There are publishers who are getting much better at controlling their vertical and once you get good in that vertical, selling direct becomes a much more profitable position,” said Genner. 5. Ebook market-share growth will slow.“In 2013, ebook market-share growth will slow after a certain point,” said Henry of Bowker.Unlike the early days of ebooks, when growth was consistently in the triple-digits – though on very little revenue – 2012 was a time of “modest” growth for ebooks.According to the Association of American Publishers, adult trade ebook revenue is “only” up 37% versus last year through Aug., the most recent month for which numbers are available. (These are of course growth numbers that are only modest in comparison to what preceded them. They are astounding by any other measure.)That said, ebook revenues for trade publishing could eclipse $2 billion this year and there are still pockets of explosive growth – children’s digital publishing revenue, for instance, which is up nearly 200% so far this year. While revenue numbers can grow forever, market-share numbers can’t; and whether you believe that ebooks will eventually comprise 50%, 80% or 100% of trade publishing revenues, growth in this category has to slow and stop at some point.“In 2013, we will see the ebook adoption rate plateau and settle out at a percentage that will surprise everyone – at about 30%,” said Wilk of Booktrix, who believes the plateau will be temporary because categories like illustrated ebooks and children’s ebooks will continue to grow at stupendous rates compared to adult trade. 6. Ebook marketing will be completely re-thought.“Conventional trade book marketing at established, general publishers is going to be completely re-thought,” said publishing consultant and Digital Book World Conference + Expo partner Mike Shatzkin. “It has always been title-specific and publishing-date centric and it won’t be anymore.”The way book marketing worked before the rise of digital marketing and ebooks was (roughly), that a book would have a pre-publication push that included publicity and advertising; after publication, it would receive more of the same for a set period of time; and then it would be left to fare on its own until sales petered out enough so that stores stopped stocking it as consistently. And then it would be relegated to the back-list, rarely to be seen as a priority by marketers again (except in the case of a movie deal, an award, or other public mentions that could revive a book’s status).With the rise of digital marketing, ebooks (which make it relatively easy to sell back-list titles) and highly developed communities of interest on the Web, more successful book marketers are looking at their marketing agenda as anything they can sell, any time of year.“There will be an obvious leader – that is to say, at some point we’ll start to see back-list books popping more out of one publisher than out of others,” said Shatzkin. “That will be the way the world finds out and people will be saying, ‘why is it that suddenly we see “Publisher X” books that are nine months old showing up on the best-seller list’ and somebody will poke around and say, ‘oh, well, they’re all part of their “single women” marketing group’ for example.“What drives change is success. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” he said.Some publishers, like digital-first Open Road have already adopted similar marketing philosophies. 7. There will be a major privacy breach at a library that involves ebooks and reader information.“There’s going to be some sort of privacy breach with ebooks and libraries and the industry and public will have to deal with that as well,” said Gary Price, editor of Library Journal’s infoDOCKET.Some book buyers were taught a little bit of a lesson this year about using electronic keypads to enter in their debit card PIN numbers when buying books at Barnes & Noble bricks-and-mortar locations. In Oct., it came to light that PIN machines at 63 Barnes & Noble locations had been compromised and information was stolen and unauthorized purchases were made. There have been purely electronic privacy security issues this year – at Facebook and Google, for instance, just to name two.No library has experienced anything similar, but libraries aren’t known for their air-tight security. Despite that libraries and ebook retailers alike are tracking user browsing, reading and buying habits, the public doesn’t seem to care all that much – until their privacy is compromised.“Privacy only becomes a concern when your stuff gets stolen. A lot of people don’t pay attention to privacy until it affects them,” said Price. 8. By the end of 2013, 65% of U.S. children will have access to an e-reading device.Children’s digital is on the rise and it’s only going to continue growing as more children have access to computers, smartphones, tablets and e-readers. According to a report from Digital Book World and PlayScience, 40% of parents who have children who read e-books plan to buy them new devices to do so this holiday season. And two-thirds of parents with children who read e-books plan on buying them digital content this holiday season, spending an average of $28.26.“We are seeing a massive uptake in having tablets,” said Alison Bryant, Ph.D., who is the president of PlayScience and will be presenting the full results of the report at DBW 2013 in New York, including revealing the percentage of children in the U.S. aged two-to-thirteen who do read ebooks (spoiler alert: it’s very high and astounding). “We’re going to continue to see access increase and we’re going to see the e-reading numbers increase.” 9. Educational publisher Cengage will default on its bonds and be combined with McGraw-Hill.“Disruption in the higher education market will make life hard on the educational publishers,” said Vancouver-based publishing consultant Thad McIlroy. “Cengage will default on its bonds and the company will be merged with McGraw-Hill.”While e-textbooks are still not popular among students, they are popular among administrators, government officials who oversee education and the companies that will produce the bulk of them in the future – not to mention the spate of start-ups that have arisen to capitalize on changes in the education industry. Companies like Cengage, Pearson and McGraw-Hill are scrambling to make investments today to pivot their businesses digitally so that when e-textbooks do take off, they’re there to reap the benefits.As of late this year, the companies are both controlled, in a way, by private-equity firm Apollo Global Management. Apollo owns a significant portion of Cengage debt and it paid $2.5 billion for McGraw-Hill in late Nov. In early Dec., the New York Post claimed that repossessing Cengage when it defaulted on its debt and combining it with McGraw-Hill was the financial firm’s plan. 10. Barnes & Noble share price will dip below $10.00.This year was a roller-coaster ride for the largest bookstore chain in the U.S. Its stock was getting hammered until Microsoft invested $605 million in it in April to form a joint venture that valued the Nook business alone at over a billion dollars. The stock doubled in price overnight to $27.11.The gain didn’t last, however, and stock sunk as low as just over $11.00 around Sept. In the past few months, it has recovered somewhat and is hovering between $14.00 and $16.00 for the most part, leaving the company with a market capitalization of under a billion dollars – very poor for a firm that should end its fiscal year with $7 or $8 billion in revenue.During a recent conference call, CEO William Lynch said that the path forward for the company was digital content sales through its Nook platform. But new retail agreements with some of its largest partners –Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, and soon, Penguin and possibly Random House – make could make that a difficult proposition in the immediate future.Nevertheless, “Barnes & Noble will continue to limp on,” said Rhomberg of Jellybooks.What are your predictions for 2013? Share them in the comments below or email them to me here. And don’t forget to check out our predictions for 2012. At the beginning of next year, we’ll review how we did. Here’s where we were through the first six months.