How are young adults using electronic resources such as eText and eReaders? This presentation guides a discussion on how REAL students are using resources in and out of the classroom.
Introducing electronic readers into your circulation bjanethenley
This document discusses the transition from print books to ebooks in libraries and schools. It provides statistics showing growing interest in digital reading among children and young adults. It also raises questions and concerns librarians face in adopting ebook collections, such as costs and policies. Suggestions are offered for starting small with an ebook collection, using ebooks to enhance education, and embracing new technologies without replacing traditional books.
This document discusses the transition from print books to ebooks in libraries and schools. It provides statistics showing growing interest in digital reading among children and young adults. It also raises questions and concerns librarians may have about implementing ebook collections, such as costs and policies. Suggestions are provided for starting small with an ebook pilot program and collaborating with other organizations. The benefits of embracing new technologies while still valuing print are discussed.
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.
This document provides an agenda for an argument analysis class. It includes instructions for students to analyze arguments from the previous class and provide feedback on which are well-argued and viable. Students will then work in groups of three to formulate a new visual-verbal argument for or against the death of print. Their arguments will be emailed to the professor. The rest of class time will be spent working on preliminary storyboards for an upcoming project, which students must complete and bring to their upcoming individual conferences with the professor.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation by Stephen Abram on upcoming trends and challenges for libraries. The summary highlights:
1) Abram discussed major trends in technology, communities, and the roles of librarians based on surveys of library use and national database use data.
2) Survey findings showed that users trust library content more than Google and are satisfied with library databases, though more promotion is needed.
3) Abram suggested libraries focus on strategic priorities like collaborative training, programs, and communication to better serve changing user needs and expectations in the digital era.
The document discusses how libraries must adapt to changing user needs and technologies over the next 500 years. It notes that users, resources, and the concept of libraries have changed significantly with the rise of the internet, mobile devices, ebooks, and streaming media. It argues that libraries need to reinvent themselves by focusing on trans-literacy skills, virtual services, blended learning, and community engagement rather than physical collections in order to remain relevant in the future.
The document discusses the current and future impact of e-books on public library usage and circulation. It finds that:
1) E-books currently account for only around 1% of total circulation at most libraries, despite significant hype and efforts to expand e-book collections.
2) The main barrier limiting e-book usage is the complexity of digital rights management systems which make accessing library e-books difficult.
3) Two developments could increase e-book circulation - agency pricing making individual e-book purchases more expensive, and Amazon allowing Kindle users to borrow e-books from libraries.
However, the author concludes that e-books have had little actual impact so far and physical materials continue to dominate
Introducing electronic readers into your circulation bjanethenley
This document discusses the transition from print books to ebooks in libraries and schools. It provides statistics showing growing interest in digital reading among children and young adults. It also raises questions and concerns librarians face in adopting ebook collections, such as costs and policies. Suggestions are offered for starting small with an ebook collection, using ebooks to enhance education, and embracing new technologies without replacing traditional books.
This document discusses the transition from print books to ebooks in libraries and schools. It provides statistics showing growing interest in digital reading among children and young adults. It also raises questions and concerns librarians may have about implementing ebook collections, such as costs and policies. Suggestions are provided for starting small with an ebook pilot program and collaborating with other organizations. The benefits of embracing new technologies while still valuing print are discussed.
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.
This document provides an agenda for an argument analysis class. It includes instructions for students to analyze arguments from the previous class and provide feedback on which are well-argued and viable. Students will then work in groups of three to formulate a new visual-verbal argument for or against the death of print. Their arguments will be emailed to the professor. The rest of class time will be spent working on preliminary storyboards for an upcoming project, which students must complete and bring to their upcoming individual conferences with the professor.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation by Stephen Abram on upcoming trends and challenges for libraries. The summary highlights:
1) Abram discussed major trends in technology, communities, and the roles of librarians based on surveys of library use and national database use data.
2) Survey findings showed that users trust library content more than Google and are satisfied with library databases, though more promotion is needed.
3) Abram suggested libraries focus on strategic priorities like collaborative training, programs, and communication to better serve changing user needs and expectations in the digital era.
The document discusses how libraries must adapt to changing user needs and technologies over the next 500 years. It notes that users, resources, and the concept of libraries have changed significantly with the rise of the internet, mobile devices, ebooks, and streaming media. It argues that libraries need to reinvent themselves by focusing on trans-literacy skills, virtual services, blended learning, and community engagement rather than physical collections in order to remain relevant in the future.
The document discusses the current and future impact of e-books on public library usage and circulation. It finds that:
1) E-books currently account for only around 1% of total circulation at most libraries, despite significant hype and efforts to expand e-book collections.
2) The main barrier limiting e-book usage is the complexity of digital rights management systems which make accessing library e-books difficult.
3) Two developments could increase e-book circulation - agency pricing making individual e-book purchases more expensive, and Amazon allowing Kindle users to borrow e-books from libraries.
However, the author concludes that e-books have had little actual impact so far and physical materials continue to dominate
The document provides an overview of research on gender differences in young adult information seeking behaviors. It finds that teenage girls are more willing to thoroughly search for information, while boys prefer quicker methods and are reluctant to ask for help. The document also discusses ways to engage young adults in the library, including offering popular materials, technology, and programming developed with teen input. Finally, it explores gaming in libraries and finds benefits to learning skills but challenges integrating it due to perceptions. The document cites multiple references to support its discussion.
Two high school librarians in Petaluma, California teamed up to create an online virtual library called PetaData to share resources between their schools and save money. They designed PetaData to be a one-stop-shop for students with concise information, fewer clicks to find materials, and social networking features to help students learn independently. While collaboration was challenging, they overcame difficulties by focusing on students' needs and giving each other feedback. PetaData continues to evolve based on usage data and student input to best meet their changing needs.
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 major trends affecting libraries, including changes in technology, user demographics and behaviors, and content delivery methods. Some key points:
- Library database user satisfaction surveys show users find content helpful and are likely to return and recommend databases. However, room for improvement in search and marketing exists.
- The majority of library use will soon be virtual. E-books and streaming media will become primary formats. Users are increasingly mobile.
- Libraries must adapt services and collections to remain relevant, through strategies like blended learning programs, community partnerships, and focusing on user experiences rather than physical holdings.
- Transliteracy skills will be important for users to develop. Libraries are well-positioned to help
Digitalizing classic literature has sparked popularity in eBooks and audio books. While convenient for new generations, digital formats change the reading experience and may impact how authors write. Physical books provide sensory experiences lost in digital formats, but eBooks offer accessibility and features like adjustability. Both formats appeal to different readers, and classic literature adapts as reading habits evolve with technology.
E-Books: The New Business of Writing for E-ReadingJackKHayward
The e-book industry has grown substantially since 2008, with e-book revenues in the US reaching $7.59 billion in 2016 and representing about a quarter of worldwide book sales. Most e-books are purchased from Amazon, and Kindle owners tend to purchase more books after getting an e-reader. While e-books are more portable and environmentally friendly than print, questions remain about their impact on reading comprehension and creativity. Publishers are collecting data on user reading habits, which could incentivize certain genres or shorter works but may come at the cost of literary works if prioritized over creative freedom.
Portigal Consulting: Reading Ahead Research Findings reduxSteve Portigal
Presentation of research findings from our project on the evolution of reading and books. After we've lived with the results and been out sharing them with different audiences, the material starts to evolve, as well as incorporate changes that are happening around us.
The document discusses the changing role of libraries and librarians in a digital world. It notes that books, media, collections, and libraries themselves are changing due to ebooks, mobility, broadband access, and emerging technologies. Librarians must help connect people to information, knowledge, and learning and overcome challenges like fear of change. The future will see most library use and materials in virtual formats accessed on mobile devices. Librarians need to strategically plan for this future and priorities like acquiring ebook content and supporting mobile users.
Reading notes for class March 30, 2015. Slides created as reading notes for this week's theme, "Your Brain on Books", in preparation for our documentaries/PSAs encouraging pleasure reading.
Portigal Consulting: Reading Ahead Research FindingsSteve Portigal
The document summarizes research findings from a study on reading habits and preferences. It interviewed 6 avid readers, 3 who prefer print books and 3 who use Kindle e-readers. The study found that reading is a broader experience than just looking at words, and encompasses social and sensory aspects. It also found that while e-readers provide access, print books are richer experiences that support sharing, identity expression, and memories.
Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Stephen Abram on the future of libraries and the changing information landscape. The presentation addressed how ebooks, mobility, collections and libraries themselves are changing due to new technologies. Abram emphasized that librarians must overcome fears of change and work collaboratively to create the future libraries that will meet evolving community needs. Key questions were posed about the role of ebooks, where all the changes are taking libraries, and what role librarians will play in the future information world.
FrankenLibraries or Librarytopia? discusses potential futures for libraries. It notes that libraries' core skill is improving users' questions, not just delivering information. It asks if libraries are prepared to support unlimited content across formats and high consumer expectations. The document suggests libraries embrace change, control their attitude towards it, and accept change is constant to ensure relevance in the future.
Barnes & Noble sees a major opportunity in digital publishing and wants developers to create apps for their Nook e-readers and tablets. As the largest bookseller with a huge customer base and retail presence, Barnes & Noble can provide unmatched visibility and exposure for developers. Their goal is to work with developers to build a thriving app ecosystem and change the future of reading.
The document discusses how libraries and schools are using electronic games and gaming to engage students and enhance learning. It provides examples of libraries hosting gaming clubs and schools integrating games into subjects like science, physical education, and literacy. The document advocates that games can help students learn by doing rather than just learning about topics, and can motivate students to engage with curricula when presented in a language they understand.
This document discusses the future of reading and issues surrounding digitization of books. It begins by outlining Google's efforts to digitize books through various library partnerships which has led to criticisms around usability and embedding ads. The document then summarizes various competitors to Google in digitizing books. It discusses copyright issues and failures of early e-readers. Finally, it outlines Amazon's Kindle and Jeff Bezos' vision to improve upon the traditional paper book and make all books available digitally.
- The document discusses challenges facing libraries in a changing digital landscape and opportunities for libraries to encourage innovation.
- It notes how user behaviors and needs are shifting with new technologies and highlights different learning styles, literacies, and tools that libraries can utilize.
- The author advocates that libraries focus on user experiences rather than collections, embrace new digital containers of information, and find ways to personalize services in order to stay relevant in the future.
This document discusses whether e-books will replace printed books. It notes that e-book sales surpassed print books for the first time in 2011. While e-book readership is rising among both children and adults, many people still prefer printed books due to the tangible experience of holding a physical book. However, e-book sales will likely continue growing as the technology improves, but printed books will continue to have demand due to the different experience they offer compared to digital formats.
The document summarizes an information session for GLOBIS MBA programs in Manila. It provides an overview of the GLOBIS MBA, including its mission to develop visionary leaders, curriculum focusing on personal mission and entrepreneurship, faculty with practical experience, student activities and networking opportunities, career support services, and partnerships with Japanese and global companies. The session also reviewed admission details and scholarship information for the part-time and full-time MBA programs in Tokyo.
Digital Divide: Connecting Students to Electronic TextDavid Cain
Recent research has found that students interacting with paper text have greater comprehension than students interacting with electronic text--that is, text on a screen of any of a host of devices. With the movement to paperless classrooms and one-to-one devices, what can teachers do to mitigate this loss? We will explore practical solutions to actively engage students in text and provide resources to teachers that will help them make the most of student technology, not just to match the expectations of paper and pen, but to exceed those limitations in terms of student comprehension, analysis, and production.
The document provides an overview of research on gender differences in young adult information seeking behaviors. It finds that teenage girls are more willing to thoroughly search for information, while boys prefer quicker methods and are reluctant to ask for help. The document also discusses ways to engage young adults in the library, including offering popular materials, technology, and programming developed with teen input. Finally, it explores gaming in libraries and finds benefits to learning skills but challenges integrating it due to perceptions. The document cites multiple references to support its discussion.
Two high school librarians in Petaluma, California teamed up to create an online virtual library called PetaData to share resources between their schools and save money. They designed PetaData to be a one-stop-shop for students with concise information, fewer clicks to find materials, and social networking features to help students learn independently. While collaboration was challenging, they overcame difficulties by focusing on students' needs and giving each other feedback. PetaData continues to evolve based on usage data and student input to best meet their changing needs.
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 major trends affecting libraries, including changes in technology, user demographics and behaviors, and content delivery methods. Some key points:
- Library database user satisfaction surveys show users find content helpful and are likely to return and recommend databases. However, room for improvement in search and marketing exists.
- The majority of library use will soon be virtual. E-books and streaming media will become primary formats. Users are increasingly mobile.
- Libraries must adapt services and collections to remain relevant, through strategies like blended learning programs, community partnerships, and focusing on user experiences rather than physical holdings.
- Transliteracy skills will be important for users to develop. Libraries are well-positioned to help
Digitalizing classic literature has sparked popularity in eBooks and audio books. While convenient for new generations, digital formats change the reading experience and may impact how authors write. Physical books provide sensory experiences lost in digital formats, but eBooks offer accessibility and features like adjustability. Both formats appeal to different readers, and classic literature adapts as reading habits evolve with technology.
E-Books: The New Business of Writing for E-ReadingJackKHayward
The e-book industry has grown substantially since 2008, with e-book revenues in the US reaching $7.59 billion in 2016 and representing about a quarter of worldwide book sales. Most e-books are purchased from Amazon, and Kindle owners tend to purchase more books after getting an e-reader. While e-books are more portable and environmentally friendly than print, questions remain about their impact on reading comprehension and creativity. Publishers are collecting data on user reading habits, which could incentivize certain genres or shorter works but may come at the cost of literary works if prioritized over creative freedom.
Portigal Consulting: Reading Ahead Research Findings reduxSteve Portigal
Presentation of research findings from our project on the evolution of reading and books. After we've lived with the results and been out sharing them with different audiences, the material starts to evolve, as well as incorporate changes that are happening around us.
The document discusses the changing role of libraries and librarians in a digital world. It notes that books, media, collections, and libraries themselves are changing due to ebooks, mobility, broadband access, and emerging technologies. Librarians must help connect people to information, knowledge, and learning and overcome challenges like fear of change. The future will see most library use and materials in virtual formats accessed on mobile devices. Librarians need to strategically plan for this future and priorities like acquiring ebook content and supporting mobile users.
Reading notes for class March 30, 2015. Slides created as reading notes for this week's theme, "Your Brain on Books", in preparation for our documentaries/PSAs encouraging pleasure reading.
Portigal Consulting: Reading Ahead Research FindingsSteve Portigal
The document summarizes research findings from a study on reading habits and preferences. It interviewed 6 avid readers, 3 who prefer print books and 3 who use Kindle e-readers. The study found that reading is a broader experience than just looking at words, and encompasses social and sensory aspects. It also found that while e-readers provide access, print books are richer experiences that support sharing, identity expression, and memories.
Should Libraries Invest in eBooks and eReaders? Pros and Consflorencye
This document summarizes information about ebooks and libraries from various sources. It discusses publishers' policies regarding selling ebooks to libraries, pricing differences between print and ebook formats, library ebook circulation trends, and challenges libraries face in providing ebook access. Issues addressed include technical limitations, digital rights management, patron privacy, and public perceptions about the availability of ebooks from libraries. Overall, the document examines the complex landscape around libraries and ebooks from both publisher and library perspectives.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Stephen Abram on the future of libraries and the changing information landscape. The presentation addressed how ebooks, mobility, collections and libraries themselves are changing due to new technologies. Abram emphasized that librarians must overcome fears of change and work collaboratively to create the future libraries that will meet evolving community needs. Key questions were posed about the role of ebooks, where all the changes are taking libraries, and what role librarians will play in the future information world.
FrankenLibraries or Librarytopia? discusses potential futures for libraries. It notes that libraries' core skill is improving users' questions, not just delivering information. It asks if libraries are prepared to support unlimited content across formats and high consumer expectations. The document suggests libraries embrace change, control their attitude towards it, and accept change is constant to ensure relevance in the future.
Barnes & Noble sees a major opportunity in digital publishing and wants developers to create apps for their Nook e-readers and tablets. As the largest bookseller with a huge customer base and retail presence, Barnes & Noble can provide unmatched visibility and exposure for developers. Their goal is to work with developers to build a thriving app ecosystem and change the future of reading.
The document discusses how libraries and schools are using electronic games and gaming to engage students and enhance learning. It provides examples of libraries hosting gaming clubs and schools integrating games into subjects like science, physical education, and literacy. The document advocates that games can help students learn by doing rather than just learning about topics, and can motivate students to engage with curricula when presented in a language they understand.
This document discusses the future of reading and issues surrounding digitization of books. It begins by outlining Google's efforts to digitize books through various library partnerships which has led to criticisms around usability and embedding ads. The document then summarizes various competitors to Google in digitizing books. It discusses copyright issues and failures of early e-readers. Finally, it outlines Amazon's Kindle and Jeff Bezos' vision to improve upon the traditional paper book and make all books available digitally.
- The document discusses challenges facing libraries in a changing digital landscape and opportunities for libraries to encourage innovation.
- It notes how user behaviors and needs are shifting with new technologies and highlights different learning styles, literacies, and tools that libraries can utilize.
- The author advocates that libraries focus on user experiences rather than collections, embrace new digital containers of information, and find ways to personalize services in order to stay relevant in the future.
This document discusses whether e-books will replace printed books. It notes that e-book sales surpassed print books for the first time in 2011. While e-book readership is rising among both children and adults, many people still prefer printed books due to the tangible experience of holding a physical book. However, e-book sales will likely continue growing as the technology improves, but printed books will continue to have demand due to the different experience they offer compared to digital formats.
The document summarizes an information session for GLOBIS MBA programs in Manila. It provides an overview of the GLOBIS MBA, including its mission to develop visionary leaders, curriculum focusing on personal mission and entrepreneurship, faculty with practical experience, student activities and networking opportunities, career support services, and partnerships with Japanese and global companies. The session also reviewed admission details and scholarship information for the part-time and full-time MBA programs in Tokyo.
Digital Divide: Connecting Students to Electronic TextDavid Cain
Recent research has found that students interacting with paper text have greater comprehension than students interacting with electronic text--that is, text on a screen of any of a host of devices. With the movement to paperless classrooms and one-to-one devices, what can teachers do to mitigate this loss? We will explore practical solutions to actively engage students in text and provide resources to teachers that will help them make the most of student technology, not just to match the expectations of paper and pen, but to exceed those limitations in terms of student comprehension, analysis, and production.
The document summarizes key points from a presentation about responding to changing literacy needs in an increasingly digital landscape. It discusses differences between online and print reading, strategies for building online reading comprehension like modeling think-alouds, and tools for capturing student reflections and assessments of online reading comprehension.
E. A. Draffan (University of Southampton), Accessibility of etext, ebooks and...TISP Project
E. A. Draffan (University of Southampton), presentation, Accessibility of etext, ebooks and ejournals: their market places and devices - UK, given at the TISP Workshop @ ICCHP 2014.
This document provides a summary of basic MongoDB operations using the Ruby driver. It discusses how to connect to MongoDB, select and work with databases and collections, perform CRUD operations like insert, update, remove, and find documents. It also covers more advanced queries with operators, sorting, pagination, and aggregation functions like count, distinct, and group.
The future of ebooks. Everything ebooks will do (that can’t be done in print)Jimena Catalina Gayo
It's no news that ebooks are disrupting the publishing industry. But, are we doing everything that can be done to take advantage of their new capabilities?
This document discusses the transition from print books to ebooks in libraries and schools. It provides statistics showing growing interest in digital reading among children and young adults. It also raises questions and concerns librarians may have about implementing ebook collections, such as costs and policies. Suggestions are provided for starting small with an ebook pilot program and collaborating with other organizations. The benefits of ebooks for education are discussed, such as helping struggling readers and allowing access to adapted digital texts.
This document summarizes the history and current state of ebooks and ereaders. It discusses how ebooks emerged in the 1970s with Project Gutenberg and the first dedicated ebook readers in 1998. It outlines the growth of the Kindle and ebook sales surpassing print books in recent years. The document also examines considerations for purchasing ebooks and ereaders, different ebook formats and limitations, as well as teen responses to reading on screens versus print.
This document discusses some of the challenges libraries face with new digital materials like ebooks. It addresses issues like bibliographic control, classification, findability, and determining relationships between digital texts. It also examines myths around ebooks, barriers teens face in using them, and models for ebook services in libraries. Concerns are raised about remaining print materials, ebook functionality being tied to specific hardware, and fully realizing the potential of digital formats.
Surf’s Up! Plunging Headfirst into the Briny Waters of eReaders and eBooksCarolyn Jo Starkey
This document summarizes the history and current state of ebooks and ereaders. It discusses how ebooks emerged in the 1970s with Project Gutenberg and the first dedicated ereaders in 1998. By 2009, Kindle ebook sales surpassed physical books on Amazon. The document also reviews common hardware, file formats, purchasing issues, and teen responses to ebooks. It notes that while ebooks increase access, screens can discourage contemplation compared to print and content selection varies between devices.
This document discusses eReaders for classroom use. It provides a history of eReaders beginning in 1971 with Project Gutenberg and covers various eReader devices that have emerged over the years like Kindle. Common issues with eBooks like digital rights management and pricing are addressed. Student responses to eReaders are also presented, finding that many prefer print but would use eBooks if necessary. Both limitations and possibilities of eReaders in education are considered.
This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation at the 2010 SLJ Leadership Summit where he discussed the future of reading and libraries amid technological changes. Abram outlined several questions about the future of publishing, libraries, and people's valuation of books. He noted that everything related to libraries, media, and collections is changing rapidly as technology advances. However, librarians can play a vital role by building connections between information, knowledge, and learning. While e-books and devices like Kindle and iPad are changing formats, Abram asked how libraries can frame the issue of e-books rationally and discussed pros and cons of the new formats.
Emily Reno examines the positive and negative impacts of e-readers. While e-readers allow easy access to many books, their manufacturing process relies heavily on fossil fuels and minerals. Producing a single e-reader requires 50 times more fossil fuel than producing a paper book. Additionally, e-readers have short lifespans of only 2 years on average and are disposed of in an environmentally unfriendly way. However, e-readers do make literature more accessible and reduce the environmental impact of paper production, though a bookless future could negatively impact cultural knowledge if energy crises occur. Overall, e-readers are seen as an inevitable part of the future of reading.
The document discusses trends in eBooks and digital reading. It notes that online media consumption and digital goods sales are increasing. eReaders and eBooks are becoming more popular, with eBook sales outpacing print in some cases. Enhanced eBooks are being developed that integrate additional multimedia. There are questions around how digital reading impacts cognition compared to print. The future may include more interactive eBooks with social networking, customized content, and links to other online resources and user contributions. Overall the document suggests the eBook industry and digital reading are undergoing significant changes.
A comparison of eink and LCD; a comparison of kindle, sony, kobo, ipad and nook; which is greener? ebooks or tree books; ereaders and social media; implications for libraries
"eBooks and eReaders - tipping points, is 26 the magic number and predicting ...Terry O'Brien
Presentation given at LIR / HEAnet Annual Seminar "Ebooks – Caressing the Divine Details", Dublin 25th March, 2011
Title "eBooks and eReaders - tipping points, is 26 the magic number and predicting the future"
Terry O'Brien, Deputy Librarian, WIT Libraries
Facing Fears About Deselection and eBooks; Strategies to Help Both Faculty an...Charleston Conference
This document summarizes the discussions and presentations from the 33rd Annual Charleston Conference addressing faculty fears about e-books. It outlines fears such as libraries no longer purchasing print or e-books being inferior. It then details strategies used by libraries to address these fears, such as loading many e-book records without paying and only purchasing titles after a certain amount of use. Departments that were initially resistant, such as classics and social sciences, became more accepting of e-books after individual meetings. While print is still preferred for some uses, e-books are gaining acceptance, especially among younger faculty and for student and international use.
This document summarizes key findings about e-reading from a presentation given to the Camden County Library System Staff. It finds that while printed books still dominate, e-reading is growing rapidly with 21% of Americans having read an e-book in the last year. The availability of e-books and devices that support e-reading has increased, with libraries providing more access to e-content. However, issues remain around the availability of content. The future of reading is uncertain, but print and digital formats may co-exist, with new business models still to be developed.
Introducing electronic readers into your circulationjanethenley
This document discusses the history of books and formats from clay tablets to electronic tablets like Kindle and iPad. It then poses questions about implementing eBooks in libraries, such as who cares about eBooks, where to start, what other libraries are doing, affordability, and policies. It provides statistics showing growing interest in eBooks among children and young adults. Over 66% of public libraries now offer eBooks. The document concludes by encouraging libraries to make a variety of materials available at all times, both print and digital, to nurture new readers.
The document summarizes key points from a workshop on eBooks held at UCD Library. It discusses developments in eBooks, findings from eBook research projects like SuperBook and the JISC National eBooks Observatory, and survey results about student and faculty use and perceptions of eBooks. Key themes included the impact of eBooks on libraries, varying use by subject and age, and how reading behaviors are changing in the digital environment.
This document discusses the rise of ebooks and digital reading. It notes that in 2010, for the first time Amazon sold more ebooks than physical books on Christmas Day. It explores who reads ebooks and the types of devices available, including dedicated ebook readers like Kindle and Nook as well as apps that allow ebooks to be read on smartphones and tablets. The document also addresses issues around ebook formats, pricing, the role of libraries, and sources for finding free ebooks online.
Goodbye Gutenberg? The real impact of emerging technologies on libraries, pu...chaefele
The document discusses emerging technologies and their impact on libraries, publishing, and patrons. It provides an overview of ebooks and e-readers from the perspective of patrons, libraries, and publishers. For patrons, ebooks provide convenience but lack some of the benefits of print books. Libraries struggle with restrictive digital lending models from publishers. Publishers are concerned about protecting sales but also recognize the role of libraries. The document examines trends in ebook adoption and debates around digital rights and access.
The document discusses e-books, including their history, definition, types, advantages, and disadvantages. Some key points include:
- E-books are electronic versions of traditional print books that can be read on devices like computers or e-book readers.
- They were first developed in the 1960s but became more popular in the 1990s with the rise of the internet.
- E-books have advantages like lower costs, convenience of distribution and storage, and accessibility. Disadvantages include upfront costs of devices and issues with reading on screens.
- Popular e-book readers include Amazon's Kindle, Apple's iPad, and Sony's Reader. E-books are also available for download
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
Let’s explore the intersection of technology and equity in the final session of our DEI series. Discover how AI tools, like ChatGPT, can be used to support and enhance your nonprofit's DEI initiatives. Participants will gain insights into practical AI applications and get tips for leveraging technology to advance their DEI goals.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
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Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
International FDP on Fundamentals of Research in Social Sciences
at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
2. “Hit Me With”
The Rise of the Digital Public Library
by Joseph McKendrick
„The Digital Squeeze: Libraries at the Crossroads: The Library Resource Guide Benchmark Study
on 2012 Library Spending Plans‟
Younger Americans‟ Reading and Library Habits
by Kathryn Zickuhr, Lee Rainie, Kristen Purcell, Mary Madden and Joanna
Brenner
Pew Internet and American Life Project 23 Oct 2010
3. Hit Me With A Fact!
Newsweek will cease publication in hard copy
December 31, 2012
iGoogle will be discontinued November 13, 2013
Demand for print resources is down 25% and
demand for electronic resources is up 81%
4. Watch those
Statistics… Don‟t let
them scare you…
15% vs 5% (Cost)
15% vs 21% (Royalty)
Larsson
Hard Copy: $117 Million
eText: $2.1 Million
1.5:1 = Not really an issue
Publishers make more
money from paper
85% of eReader owners
still purchase paper
books (and I Bet they
don‟t purchase as many
eBooks)
5. Are Books Like Horses?
Physical books won't completely go away, just as horses
haven't completely gone away. It's very hard to find a
technology that has remained in mostly the same form for 500
years. And anything that has stubbornly resisted
improvement for 500 years is going to be hard to improve.
I'm sure people love their horses… But you're not going to
keep riding your horse to work just because you love your
horse. The reason we love physical books is because we have
had so many great experiences with that object in our hands
that we have nice associations with it.
Over the last 20 years, most of the tools that we humans have
invented have made it easier for us to be information
snackers. If one of the outcomes of Kindle and other devices Jeff Bezos CEO Amazon
like it [is] making long-form reading more frictionless so that Wall Street Journal
you end up doing more of it, I think that's a good thing.
2008
6. Don‟t Be Scared…Yet…
Bezos says that
they sold an eBook
for every paper
book last
Christmas.
Really?
7. Are Books Like…
Mass Produced Camera - 1900
Mass Produced Digital Camera - 1994
Last Film (I) Developed - 2004
At these ratios, the book will be
around another solid 50 years…
8. Books are like…
In the (50) years to
come, if you want to
know why physical
books and bookstores
seem more special than
ever, maybe you should
thank Amazon.
Will eReading issue in a
renaissance of
publishing?
9. Let‟s Talk…
Adult eReading
What are your reading preferences or proclivities?
What are you doing about them?
In your opinion, what are libraries for?
How do we translate/transfer this to our stakeholders?
10. (e)Reading in the
Classroom:
Past and Present
in the 21 st Century
11. Hit Me With A Fact!
83% of Americans between the ages of 16 and 29
read a book in the past year. Some 75% read a print
book, 19% read an e-book, and 11% listened to an
audiobook.
12. In the Beginning…
2004: Lit Circles
$8.99 x 4 x 20 sets
2009 = 120 sets of
books & $4500
(My room is full!)
21. Additional Reading
eEditions of many
textbooks are available with
purchase of hard copy.
Higher Ed seems to be a
slower conversion
Online courses are already
multimedia; books are just
a reference or
supplemental, not the
focus.
23. Love/Hate : Student
Love Hate
Portability/Size Page Count Issues
Entertaining Battery Dies
Pushed to Read More Nervous about Damage
and anger management
Adjustable
Harder to go back and
No eye strain like on a find events
computer/tablet Freezing and “Tech
Multiple Books at Once errors”
Marked Page No smell
24. Love/Hate : Educator
Love
Discreet
Page count not a factor
Subject not a factor
Easy to manage
Keeps Students Organized
Hate
Too Discreet
Easy to forget to charge
Discussions by page #
Tracking Motifs/Themes
25. Love/Hate : Staff
Love Hate
Portability IT Knowledge a bit
Library at your Fingertips Daunting
Bookmarking (no dog ears) Maintenance & Upkeep
Ease of Physical Storage 1 Nook Set = 10-20 books
off the shelf at once
Weight
Device Expense (though
Price coming down… Kindles at
cost, etc)
Train Users
Long Term Viability
27. Recommendations for
the Future
Bring Your Own Device, The
Cloud, and Beyond
28. Hit Me With A Fact!
Among Americans who read e-books, those under
age 30 are more likely to read their e-books on a cell
phone (41%) or computer (55%) than on an e-book
reader such as a Kindle (23%) or tablet (16%).
60% of Americans under age 30 used the library in
the past year. Some 46% used the library for
research, 38% borrowed books (print
books, audiobooks, or e-books), and 23% borrowed
newspapers, magazines, or journals.
29. BYOD & The Cloud
Tech is notoriously disposable (Books and eBooks are
not) and students are losing interest in eReaders
Why Don‟t eBooks function like Books? Library Cloud!
Circulation: Books are the coins and eBooks the paper?
Vice versa?
Are chasing a dragon? Why buy any at all until the
industry figures itself out?
30. The Passing of Paper?
What will you miss about Paper,
and what do you want from eBooks?
What will you miss from your Paper library
and what do you want from your eLibrary? Are they the same?
31. Hit Me With A Fact!
Many of these young readers do not know they can
borrow an e-book from a library, and a majority of them
express the wish they could do so on pre-loaded e-
readers. Some 58% of those under age 30 who do not
currently borrow e-books from libraries say they would
be “very” or “somewhat” likely to borrow pre-loaded e-
readers if their library offered that service.
When asked how they had obtained the most recent book
they read (in any format) about half (48%) of readers said
they had purchased their most recently read book, 24%
said they had borrowed it from a friend or family
member, and 14% said they borrowed it from a library.
33. Sources
McKendrick, J. (2012). The Rise of the Digital Public Library. Computers In
Libraries, 32(6), 17-20.
Mossberg, W. (2008, June 09). The way we read; amazon.com's jeffrey bezos on why
books are like horses. Retrieved from
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121261272441346269.html
Zickuhr, K. et al. (2012, October 23). Younger americans’ reading and library
habits. Retrieved from http://libraries.pewinternet.org/2012/10/23/
younger-americans-reading-and-library-habits/