ereaders and public libraries grc
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July 12, 2012 presentation on eReaders in Public Libraries. Includes a bit about how eInk works as well as what uses eReaders are and could be put to in public libraries.TRANSCRIPT
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eReaders and Public Libraries
a GRC presentation by Sarah FelkarJuly 12, 2012, NCB 293
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Outline
•What are they?•How do they work?
•Why are we interested? •What are Public Libraries doing?•What could they be doing?•How can this help you?
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What are eReaders?
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from: E-Ink Technology: http://www.eink.com/technology.html
How do they work?
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Why are we interested?
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What are Public Libraries doing?
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WVML Kindle & Packaging
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WVML eBook & eReader Wiki
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Kitchener PL's eReader Help Centre http://www.kpl.org/ebranch/download-help.html
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LPL Gadget Event
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Terrace PL Download station
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From: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/06/library-services/meet-the-bookless-mobile/
Library Live (LiLi) from FVRL
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Origin Instruments, Pagebot: http://www.orin.com/access/pagebot/
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Other Activities
•Lending other eReaders and tablets•Information Sessions•All day petting zoo open houses•Instructional Videos•Information Sheets
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What could we be doing?
•Use eReaders as a tool for facilitating ILL•Reluctant readers•Language Learning•Document Delivery•Storytime?
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How can this help you?
•Digital Literacy skillso Know how to useo Know where to find helpo Learn tricks to help you later on
For those with research in mind:•Adoption rates•Usage Patterns•Usability and Accessibility
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What else would you like to know?