The document discusses e-readers such as the Amazon Kindle and compares the features and specifications of different e-reader models. It also examines whether dedicated e-readers are necessary given the ability to read ebooks on other devices such as computers and smartphones. Finally, it touches on potential issues libraries may face in supporting e-readers such as cataloging, marketing, and complying with licensing agreements.

1. E-Readers & Libraries John Rodzvilla February 24, 2009 Simmons College Library

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3. Kindle details $399 for device 10.3 ounces 6 inch display Holds “hundreds” of books Wireless connection using 3G network Supports MOBI, Microsoft Word, HTML, TXT, PRC and image files Newspapers, magazines, blogs, & books Doesn’t require a computer Keyboard Not backlit OED loaded Wikipedia $.10 for wireless conversion PDF??

4. Kindle 2 details Slimmer version at 1/3 of an inch Now with 16 shades of grey Better battery life More storage Faster page turn Text-to-Speech Amazon.com’s Kindle 2 image (http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/kindle/turing/photos/feat-libr2-300px._V251264267_.jpg), last accessed 2/20/09

5. Amazon.com’s Kindle storefront ( http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/133141011 ), last accessed 2/17/08

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7. Other Readers Image from Kimbooktu ( http://kimbooktu.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/bookish-wallpaper-ii/ ), last accessed 2/17/08

8. Sony Stats PRS-500 series $299 for device 9 ounces 6 inch display Internal memory holds up to 80 books Connects to computer via UPB BBeB Book , TXT, RTF, PDF*, Microsoft Word Not backlit No keyboard Bookmarks Switch Screen orientation *PDF can be created using Acrobat Standard or need to be unencrypted

9. Other readers available eBookwise 1150 Supports: .rb, TXT, DOC, HTML, $135 Backlit screen Bookeen’s Cybook Supports: PDF, TXT, HTML, PDB, Mobi, MP3 and image files $350 iRex Iliad Supports: PDF / HTML / TXT / JPG / BMP/ PNG $699 8.1” screen

10. Are dedicated e-readers even necessary? Image from http://www.apple.com , last accessed 2/17/08

11. Are dedicated e-readers even necessary? Image from http://www.apple.com , last accessed 2/17/08 Nope

12. E-readers in the Library Image from http://www.lightupyourworld.nl/en/index_en.html , last accessed 2/17/08

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15. Issues, Questions, Problems EULA agreement Cataloging Access Marketing Acquisitions

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