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    The document discusses ebooks and ereaders, including their history and features. It covers topics like different types of ereader devices, considerations for libraries regarding ebooks, and factors to consider when selecting an ereader.

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    The document discusses ebooks and ereaders, including their history and features. It covers topics like different types of ereader devices, considerations for libraries regarding ebooks, and factors to consider when selecting an ereader.

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    Anjali Verma Mba Iii Sem Roll No. - 097603

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    The document discusses ebooks and ereaders, including their history and features. It covers topics like different types of ereader devices, considerations for libraries regarding ebooks, and factors to consider when selecting an ereader.

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    Anjali Verma
    MBA ± III sem
    Roll No. - 097603
    Ê New technology
    Ê Library will need to respond
    Ê You may want to buy one
    Ê mortable, lightweight device
    Ê Low power
    Ê High resolution
    Ê Some devices have other
    functions - imad(Apple)
    Ê Some specifically designed
    for ebooks±Kindle, Kobo,
    Sony ereader
    Ê eBooks and eReaders have been around a long time
    Ń 970s mroject Guttenberg begins digitizing books
    Ń 2000 Overdrive begins offering downloadable titles
    Ń 2002 NetLibrary purchased by OCLC
    Ê £irst eReaders appeared on the market in 998
    Ń 2007 the debut of the Kindle
    Ê hisplays E-versions of text
    ±using e-ink, simulates paper
    Ê Screen resolution easy on the eyes
    Ê LCh,
    ±Backlit, less battery life, but«
    Ê LCh readers such as imad
    ±can run video
    ±colour
    Ê hamage or theft
    Ê Content compatibility across
    platforms
    Ê Costs for libraries
    Ê Many devices
    Ê Many ebookfiles/suppliers
    Ê Linked to bookstores
    Ê ebookterms of use, copyright,
    hRM
    Ê Convenience
    Ê Weight
    Ê Cost of e-book titles
    Ê Additional features:
    Ń Built-in dictionary
    Ń Link to Wikipedia
    Ń Text-to-Voice
    Ń Other features
    Ê Environmental factors
    Ê Size
    Ê Operating System
    Ê hedicated e-readers, Smartphone e-readers and other
    multipurpose devices
    Ê E-ink or LCh
    Ê Memory
    Ê Connectivity
    Ê mrice
    Ê B&W or Color
    Ê No backlight, but easy to read in direct sunlight
    Ê Wireless access via AT&T¶s 3G network
    Ê mroprietary hRM format
    Ê Support for other text formats and mh£s
    Ê International wireless access (Kindle 2 only)
    Ê Built-in keyboard, textbook-sized screen
    Ê Text-to-speech, plus support for audio books
    Ê Can store up to 3,500 eBooks
    Ê 6-inch touch screen
    Ê Can print your notes
    Ê Supports the e-pub format
    Ê May borrow eBooks from public libraries
    Ê No wireless access (mRS-900 only)
    Ê No mobile app for smart phones, it¶s in the works
    Ê Can store up to 350 eBooks
    Ê Have to install books via USB (most models)
    Ê Establishing an Amazon corporate account
    Ê Use of credit cards to purchase digital content
    Ń Amazon¶s -click option
    Ń Tracking number of e-book licenses
    Ń murchasing eBooks µon-the-fly¶
    Ê  generic account or multiple e-reader accounts
    Ê Limitations of Sony¶s e-reader software
    Ê Risk that imod borrowers may not actually read
    anything
    Ê New ways to acquire content
    Ê More flexibility
    Ê Customisable course materials
    Ê Library brand=books (no longer)
    Ê By-pass library
    Ê New roles for us
    Ê hRM

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