The document summarizes the evolution of digital readers from 2006 to 2009. It traces the development of early dedicated e-readers like the Sony Reader and Kindle, followed by e-reading apps for smartphones. It discusses how e-reading became networked as digital libraries and services allowed syncing across devices and sharing content. It suggests e-reading will become smarter through enhanced devices and online reading experiences.

1. TheEvolution of the Digital ReaderHelene BlowersDigital Strategy Director Columbus Metropolitan LibraryJune 2010

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19. The value of a network is not access to content.The value of a network is access to people who have content and opinions about content.

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33. Questions ? My Slides are @www.slideshare.net/hblowersHelene BlowersDigital Strategy DirectorColumbus Metropolitan Libraryhblowers@columbuslibrary.orghttp://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/One-Laptop-Per-Child-Pushes-XO-Innovation-to-New-Heights-6.jpg