Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Follet E-Books
Follett is now providing ebooks directed at the school library market.
They have a nice web site http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/
That shows videos and gives you an idea of their product offerings. Remember that Follett and BWI are the same company now so see if there is crossover potential there.
If you are moving to Kindle from Amazon Follet will not work with them due to the exclusive relationship Amazon signed with Overdrive.
They have a nice web site http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/
That shows videos and gives you an idea of their product offerings. Remember that Follett and BWI are the same company now so see if there is crossover potential there.
If you are moving to Kindle from Amazon Follet will not work with them due to the exclusive relationship Amazon signed with Overdrive.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Overdrive News
http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/Kindle-Library-Lending-Announcement-Raises-Questions-75189.asp
Great article with details.
Overdrive's blog for library users. Gives the newest features and the latest publisher and title updates
http://overdriveblogs.com/library/
Great article with details.
Overdrive's blog for library users. Gives the newest features and the latest publisher and title updates
http://overdriveblogs.com/library/
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Blio from Baker and Taylor presentation at TLA
New e-book format for computers phones and tablets. Windows version out. Apple version being vetted by Apple. Android coming soon. blip preloaded on Tmobile phones, toshiba and other computer vendors also reloading.
This is a software dependent not platform dependent. It will not work on E-Ink readers such as Sony Reader, Kindle, or Nook. Must have a back lit computer, tablet, or smart phone to work.
Represents the book as the publisher designed it.
Thumbnails of the pages are available (photo)
3d page view available to make it look more like a book
tex to speech is available, Words highlighted as the text is read. Can choose a voice, and book in spanish can be read aloud in Spanish, t]etc. It does not translate. Can be set to continuous or self paced. You an set it to a page, sentence, parapgraph stop.
Can highlight text, can add notes, bookmark, and can look up the word in a dictionary, Thesaurus, Google, bing, etc.
Publishers can embed video, quizes, voice, in other words interactive content.
Circulation of materials will occur through access 360 available to libraries in June. 200 publishers 250,000 titles - 160,000 to start.
They are pursuing ILS integration, dtat feeds into the cir module. Talking to Polaris now.
a mouse over will show title author, pub date, how many copies the library owns and how many are available.
The book vault allows the user to read the same book on multiple devices it will sync to furthest page read so that you can pick up the book between devices.
Also provides a buy now button so that a customer can have instatnt gratification and libraries can make a profit.
Can read reviews from the usual sources and from readers
Can filter by pub date, aavailable, and subject headings
This is a software dependent not platform dependent. It will not work on E-Ink readers such as Sony Reader, Kindle, or Nook. Must have a back lit computer, tablet, or smart phone to work.
Represents the book as the publisher designed it.
Thumbnails of the pages are available (photo)
3d page view available to make it look more like a book
tex to speech is available, Words highlighted as the text is read. Can choose a voice, and book in spanish can be read aloud in Spanish, t]etc. It does not translate. Can be set to continuous or self paced. You an set it to a page, sentence, parapgraph stop.
Can highlight text, can add notes, bookmark, and can look up the word in a dictionary, Thesaurus, Google, bing, etc.
Publishers can embed video, quizes, voice, in other words interactive content.
Circulation of materials will occur through access 360 available to libraries in June. 200 publishers 250,000 titles - 160,000 to start.
They are pursuing ILS integration, dtat feeds into the cir module. Talking to Polaris now.
a mouse over will show title author, pub date, how many copies the library owns and how many are available.
The book vault allows the user to read the same book on multiple devices it will sync to furthest page read so that you can pick up the book between devices.
Also provides a buy now button so that a customer can have instatnt gratification and libraries can make a profit.
Can read reviews from the usual sources and from readers
Can filter by pub date, aavailable, and subject headings
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Bibliography
Hadro, J., & Kelley, M. (2011). HarperCollins: 26-Loan Cap on Library Ebooks. Library Journal, 136(6), 16-18. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Buckley, M., & Tritt, D. (2011). Ebook Approval Plans. Computers in Libraries, 31(3), 15-18. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Guernsey, L. (2011). Are Ebooks Any Good? (Cover story). School Library Journal, 57(6), 28-32. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Duncan, R. (2010). EBOOKS AND BEYOND: THE CHALLENGE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES. APLIS, 23(2), 44-55. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Buczynski, J. A. (2010). Library eBooks: Some Can't Find Them, Others Find Them and Don't Know What They Are.Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 15(1), 11-19. doi:10.1080/10875300903517089
Duncan, R. (2010). EBOOKS AND BEYOND: THE CHALLENGE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES. APLIS, 23(2), 44-55. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.
Buckley, M., & Tritt, D. (2011). Ebook Approval Plans. Computers in Libraries, 31(3), 15-18. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Guernsey, L. (2011). Are Ebooks Any Good? (Cover story). School Library Journal, 57(6), 28-32. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Duncan, R. (2010). EBOOKS AND BEYOND: THE CHALLENGE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES. APLIS, 23(2), 44-55. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Buczynski, J. A. (2010). Library eBooks: Some Can't Find Them, Others Find Them and Don't Know What They Are.Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 15(1), 11-19. doi:10.1080/10875300903517089
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Weinstock, J. (2010). turning the page. T H E Journal, 37(6), 32-37. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.
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KASER, D. (2010). Ebook Update and Outlook: Considering Your Digital Collection Strategies. Computers in Libraries, 30(10), 33-37. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Griffey, J. (2010). Ebook Sanity. Library Journal, 135(13), 25-26. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
KASER, D. (2010). Ebook Update and Outlook: Considering Your Digital Collection Strategies. Computers in Libraries, 30(10), 33-37. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
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Questions for your customers
E-Readers
There are many E-readers on the market and they are each unique and access different e-book stores and in some cases the library. In order to make this easier for you, below are suggestions and information we have gathered in order to answer customer questions. If your question is not answered here you may call (832) 393-1313 or fill in our e-mail reference form and we will get back to you with an answer.
Can my e-reader access the library?
The two services provided by the library are Overdrive and NetLibrary. The chart below gives you some of the most popular e-readers and what major services and providers they are compatible with.
What is Adobe Digital Editions? Do I need it?
Adobe Digital Editions allows you to download E-Pub format e-books to your computer, use e-books from the library, and manage an e-reader that uses the E-Pub format.
go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/ to download the software and/or create an account that is required for any E-Pub formatted e-books. The e-mail address and password that you create for this account needs to be consistent across devices or your e-books will not work.
Can I read library e-books on my phone or tablet?
Right now you can read e-books from our Overdrive service on any handheld Apple device such as an I-phone or Android phone or device using the Overdrive App available from the App Store for free.
Other ebook apps include:
Bluefire Reader
Stanza
GoodReader
iFlow Reader
iBooks
Nook
Kindle
Kobo
Those pesky tech words that you may not know the meaning of hopefully explained
E-Ink - a screen that does not use light to display an image. The text and graphics appear as black letters on a light gray background. E-Ink readers can be read in the sunlight but not in the dark without a book light.
Backlit - a screen that looks like a TV or computer screen. A backlit device can do color. Backlit readers can not be read in bright light such as sunshine but can be read in the dark.
E-Pub - an e-book format created by Adobe. Not all E-Pub e-books can be read on every E-Pub device. DRM is set differently by each provider and prevents this.
DRM - Digital Rights Management - The security encoded in the e-book that prevents you from copying the e-book and putting it on the Internet. Each provider has their own.
There are many E-readers on the market and they are each unique and access different e-book stores and in some cases the library. In order to make this easier for you, below are suggestions and information we have gathered in order to answer customer questions. If your question is not answered here you may call (832) 393-1313 or fill in our e-mail reference form and we will get back to you with an answer.
Can my e-reader access the library?
The two services provided by the library are Overdrive and NetLibrary. The chart below gives you some of the most popular e-readers and what major services and providers they are compatible with.
Which e-reader should I buy?
Here are some suggested criteria to evaluate them:
- Do you want to be able to use the library resources?
- must have a home computer to access these
- What other books do you usually purchase and are they available for the e-reader you are considering?
- Do you want to have the ability to see illustrations in color?
- The Nook Color and the IPad along with various other tablet computers will allow you to see e-books available in color.
- Do you suffer eyestrain when reading on a backlit screen (Nook Color; IPad)?
- You may use the library wireless if the device is wireless to download titles from the supported bookstore. If a computer is required, the library computers will not allow you to do this.
What is Adobe Digital Editions? Do I need it?
Adobe Digital Editions allows you to download E-Pub format e-books to your computer, use e-books from the library, and manage an e-reader that uses the E-Pub format.
go to: http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/ to download the software and/or create an account that is required for any E-Pub formatted e-books. The e-mail address and password that you create for this account needs to be consistent across devices or your e-books will not work.
Can I read library e-books on my phone or tablet?
Right now you can read e-books from our Overdrive service on any handheld Apple device such as an I-phone or Android phone or device using the Overdrive App available from the App Store for free.
Other ebook apps include:
Bluefire Reader
Stanza
GoodReader
iFlow Reader
iBooks
Nook
Kindle
Kobo
Those pesky tech words that you may not know the meaning of hopefully explained
E-Ink - a screen that does not use light to display an image. The text and graphics appear as black letters on a light gray background. E-Ink readers can be read in the sunlight but not in the dark without a book light.
Backlit - a screen that looks like a TV or computer screen. A backlit device can do color. Backlit readers can not be read in bright light such as sunshine but can be read in the dark.
E-Pub - an e-book format created by Adobe. Not all E-Pub e-books can be read on every E-Pub device. DRM is set differently by each provider and prevents this.
DRM - Digital Rights Management - The security encoded in the e-book that prevents you from copying the e-book and putting it on the Internet. Each provider has their own.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg
Copyright free titles scanned and formated by volunteers
E-books available in many formats including EPub and Kindle
Many are also available in audio
Great site for free copies of the classics
Includes children's titles.
They do request donations so they can add more titles to the collection.
Please remember when using children's titles that many of these are the original unedited documents. Many times publishers have changed language in books such as Voyages of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting to reflect modern sensibilities. Wonder why? Read the book as found in the Gutenberg Project. I won't use language like that here or anywhere.
Copyright free titles scanned and formated by volunteers
E-books available in many formats including EPub and Kindle
Many are also available in audio
Great site for free copies of the classics
Includes children's titles.
They do request donations so they can add more titles to the collection.
Please remember when using children's titles that many of these are the original unedited documents. Many times publishers have changed language in books such as Voyages of Dr. Dolittle by Hugh Lofting to reflect modern sensibilities. Wonder why? Read the book as found in the Gutenberg Project. I won't use language like that here or anywhere.
Ingram courtesy of Jay Blint
INGRAM
The information below relates to Ingram's Audio Book program but they also have some always accessible e-books and will be announcing a circulating e-book collection at TLA in the spring. The e-books will follow the same basic program as the e-audiobooks below and is designed for small libraries that cannot afford Overdrive. The books will be in the EPub format and will be downloadable to gadgets like the Nook and the Sony E-Readers.
Current E-books for children:
Ebook exclusive with Sesame Street $36.00 per access point with read alouds
Ebook exclusive with Disney $75.00 per access point with readalouds
They do have an academic ebook program that does include unlimited access to such popular titles as How to get a divorce in Texas, GED, SAT. Can save on repurchasing multiple copies of these titles year after year. usually under $2000
Public Library Custom Downloadable Audio Book Program
Ingram provides the following services at NO Charge:
Ingram provides a Professional Platform set up plus all maintenance
Ingram provides and maintains a separate server to store and distribute the library’s downloadable audio book titles. This feature means no vendor software is attached to the library’s computers.
Ingram provided patron support with toll free number operating 7 days a week. No Floor staff training required to assist patrons.
Ingram provides a separate administrator site to allow the library to monitor circs and usage
Ingram provides “patron verification” system set up
All Ingram titles are downloadable with either a Mac or PC computer
All Ingram Titles download directly to Ipod, Iphone, or windows based players
The library customizes their patron site from 10 palette choice colors
Library Branding is displayed on all screens visiable to the patrons
Library selects lending period with any choice between 7 and 30 days
Library has a custom option to allow the patron to choose a checkout period between 7 and 30 days
Ingram provides self service “title hold” system requiring NO Staff involvement
Ingram provides an “ automatic ” holds monitoring system that keeps patron holds organized and distributed to patrons in hold date order. No staff involvement required.
Many titles will allow the patron to burn a copy to a CD if the patron wants that option
PRICING AND SPECIAL OFFERS
ON THE NEXT PAGE!
PRICING
Each title is priced on an individual basis. This allows the library to select the titles they want and not have to take a pre pack of titles.
The library has no minimum order to start.
The annual server access fee for Most HALS Libraries would be
$750
Special Offers:
Ingram will waive the first year access of $750 with the following:
The initial order for titles is a minimum order of $ 1,600
This offer allows the library to spend 100% of their funds for content and no fees the first year of the program.
After April this includes a combo of e-audio and e-books
http://www.ingrambook.com/MRKNG/2010/demo/myilibrary_audio_demo.htm
Jay.Blint@ingrambook.com
After April this includes a combo of e-audio and e-books
http://www.ingrambook.com/MRKNG/2010/demo/myilibrary_audio_demo.htm
Jay.Blint@ingrambook.com
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
E-Readers
Definitions you need to know
Backlit – Computer screens that emit light are backlit
The other problem is that if you plan to use Overdrive or Netlibrary the books will return themselves when you reconnect the reader to the computer
DRM – digital rights management - a digital lock on the file that can only be opened by the correct gadget, software, or app.
E-Pub – a book format created by Adobe. Used by many readers including Sony and Nook. But DRM prevents the files from being interchangable
E-Ink – allows an electronic page to look like the page of a book. Is not backlit
Kindle from Amazon
Works with Amazon E-books only and somewhat with PDF files. The Kindle will be compatible with Overdrive E-Books sometime in the fall.
Kindle 3 the latest reader on the market is the fastest, and has the ability to read the book aloud to you. WiFi model is $139, WiFi + 3G is $189. If purchasing for the library I would recommend the WiFi model unless you do not have a broadband connection. They now have a version with advertising for $114 that is Wi-Fi only.
Tech rumors have it that Amazon will soon release a tablet similar to IPad or to the Nook Color. No announcements from Amazon yet though.
Tech rumors have it that Amazon will soon release a tablet similar to IPad or to the Nook Color. No announcements from Amazon yet though.
Sony Readers
Sony has a stable of E-Readers on the market. They do have 3G but that only works with the Sony bookstore. Everything else requires a computer. They work with Overdrive and NetLibrary and there are many sites that sell e-books for Sony’s in the E-Pub format. Books may also be downloaded from Google Books for free if they are out of copyright.
The document format always matters and the E-Pub format can also be a problem as documents will display differently and sometimes very annoyingly on different readers.
NOOK from Barnes and Noble
From Barnes and Noble it handles Barnes and Noble E-Pub titles and Overdrive and Netlibrary E-Pub titles. Due to DRM Barnes and Noble titles cannot be read on a Sony. It does have 3G but that only applies to B&N titles. All others must be transferred using a computer.
NOOK Color from Barnes and Noble
This Barnes and Noble offering gives us a platform that allows you to read text books on a backlit screen. Illustrated books, magazines, and newspapers are also handled well. Children’s books including picture books are handled well and have a professional voice reading the text of picture books. Based on the Android platform the Nook Color also allows web browsing and since it is based on Android an app store is on the way.
IPad from Apple
Can use wi-fi or 3G if you are willing to spend a bundle on ATT/Verizon data service. This will handle Amazon, Barnes and Noble, PDF, and Apple Ibooks titles. Overdrive has an app that works very well and downloads directly without a connection to This also can serve as a great platform for roving reference.
It is not a good choice for some people doing continuous reading since it has a backlit screen.
Great choice for a reference desk that goes with you on the floor.
5 Sonys/Nooks per Computer
The Adobe digital editions software required to operate the Sony and the Nook and share titles between gadgets will allow 5 Sonys or Nooks to be on the account at one time and the software can only be loaded on a computer once. One University library created a complicated IT scheme to manage this problem.
Amazon's Model
Amazon allows you to connect as many Kindles/Ipads/Igadgets as you like to one account. Books can be shared and read at the same time on all of the readers.
If you are trying to provide an inexpensive way of purchasing materials on demand for customers or providing access to new titles as they release in multiples this is an option.
Legal Stuff
•Amazon specifically prohibits library use in their licensing but their customer service folks give permission if you call according to many articles on the subject.
•Many other providers also limit library use if you read the legal stuff.
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