Challenges and Opportunities for eBooks in Public Libraries

Outline

eBook Devices

Devices: First Devices on Market

Devices: Gemstar’s RCA REB1100
(Rocket)

Devices: Gemstar’s RCA REB1200
(SoftBook)

Devices: Features

Devices: Downloading eBooks

Devices: Encryption Problem

Devices: Content

Devices: eBook-only titles

Devices: eBook-Enhanced Titles

Devices: Many more forthcoming

Devices: Evaluation Project

Devices: Evaluation Project

Devices: Patron Responses

Devices: Patron Responses

Devices: Librarian Responses

Devices: Librarian Responses

Devices: Librarian Responses

eBook Software

Software: Adobe eBook Reader

Software: Microsoft Reader

Software: TumbleReader

Software: Palm Reader

Subscription-Based eBooks

Subscription: netLibrary

Subscription: netLibrary

Subscription: ebrary.com

Subscription: ebrary.com

Subscription: Books 24x7

Audio eBooks

Audio eBooks

Audio eBooks: Audible.com

Audio eBooks: Contact Terms

Audio eBooks: Procedures

Audio eBooks: Pricing

Audio eBooks: Selection

Audio eBooks: Advantages

Audio eBooks: Disadvantages

Overview of the Issues

Overview: Pros & Cons

Overview: Pros & Cons

Contact Information