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Choosing an eBook Platform(s) that Works for Your K12 Library An ALA TechSource Workshop Presented by Buffy J. Hamilton August 2012
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In today’s workshop, we will….
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Today’s Learning Targets
Examine challenges influencing eBook markets and decision making
Identify questions to ask when considering an eBook platform
Explore the key features of major eBook platforms
Identify accessibility features of major eBook platforms
Identify resources for free eBooks
Make recommendations
Tell you that one platform will magically solve your eBook needs
Imply that this information is static—the eBook market and platforms for accessing them are evolving quickly!
What won’t
happen today
• Recommendations for any one specific eBook platform
• Give you the illusion that one platform will magically solve your eBook needs
• Imply that this information is static—the eBook market and platforms for accessing them are evolving quickly!
access to eContent
eBook as a fundamentally
different literacy/reading
experience
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What is most frustrating for you
when trying to choose an eBook platform?
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10 factors impacting eBook selection/landscape
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rapidly shifting eReader and eBook landscape
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funding challenges
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restrictive purchasing policies 3
fear factors
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quantifiable data 5
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tension of competing interests/concerns between librarians and patrons in terms of eBook content and solutions
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accessibility/legal issues
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Original photograph by Buffy Hamilton
easy management of content is needed
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not all publishers are in the eBook game
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leasing vs. owning content 10
Bonus Challenge: Issues with the Big Six Publishers
Read more at http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/06/ebooks/all-hat-no-cattle-a-call-for-libraries-to-transform-before-its-too-late/
wanted: turnkey solutions…
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“there is no one size fits all model”
“eBook models make us choose. And I don’t mean choosing which catalog, or interface, or set of contract terms we want — though we do make those choices, and they matter. I mean that we choose which values to advance, and which to sacrifice. We’re making those values choices every time we sign a contract, whether we talk about it or not.” ~Andromeda Yelton~
Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/07/ebooks/ebooks-choices-and-the-soul-of-librarianship/
Source: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/07/ebooks/ebooks-choices-and-the-soul-of-librarianship/
Library Values
Privacy
Sharing
Preservation
Access
Learn more at http://lisinfo.org/ebooks/table.html and http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2012/the-ebook-cargo-cult/
Questions to Ask When Evaluating eBook Options
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What factors are most important in your decision making
process for choosing an eBook platform?
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Source: http://www.k12digitaldecisions.com/purchase-or-lease, Follett Software
What are the details of the licensing agreement?
Are there administrative or subscription fees that don't apply to eBook acquisition?
What happens to "purchased" eBooks if the
subscription is not renewed?
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Source: http://www.k12digitaldecisions.com/purchase-or-lease, Follett Software
Are there platform restrictions?
Is the content device-specific?
Is there an app to download and read
eBooks offline?
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Source: http://www.k12digitaldecisions.com/purchase-or-lease, Follett Software
Does the program require individual user information for
access?
How much K-12 content is available?
Can the content be used on classroom projection devices
such as interactive whiteboards?
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Source: http://www.k12digitaldecisions.com/purchase-or-lease, Follett Software
What interactive features are available – dictionary, note
taking, highlighting, keyword search?
What usage reports are available?
Can content be used/accessed on both school-owned and
personal devices?
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Can the eBooks be checked out through the library OPAC?
What accessibility features are available?
Are support materials (tutorial videos, brochures, written
instructions) available for free?
Are you buying primarily for fiction, nonfiction, or both? What is your
purpose?
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Source: http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-ilibrarian-series/
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Source: Kroski, Ellyssa. "How To Compare E-Book Platforms – Part I." Web log post. iLibrarian. Online Education Database, 19 June 2012. Web. 9 July 2012. http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-i/ .
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Browser compatibility
Plug-ins or additional software
requirements
Device compatibility
ePub
Ability to track data
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Source: Kroski, Ellyssa. "How To Compare E-Book Platforms – Part I." Web log post. iLibrarian. Online Education Database, 19 June 2012. Web. 9 July 2012. http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-i/ .
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Scope of content offered
Number of titles
Menu of publishers
MARC records
Embargo periods
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Source: Kroski, Ellyssa. "How To Compare E-Book Platforms – Part II." Web log post. iLibrarian. Online Education Database, 26 June 2012. Web. 9 July 2012. http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-ii/ .
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Copy/paste features
Printing capabilities
Full text search capabilities
Downloadable for offline reading
Annotation capabilities
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Source: Kroski, Ellyssa. "How To Compare E-Book Platforms – Part II." Web log post. iLibrarian. Online Education Database, 26 June 2012. Web. 9 July 2012. http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-ii/ .
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Title cost relative to print?
Single/Multiple/Unlimited Use?
Platform/access fees?
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Source: Kroski, Ellyssa. "How To Compare E-Book Platforms – Part III." Web log post. iLibrarian. Online Education Database, 3 July 2012. Web. 9 July 2012. http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-iii/ .
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Do you own or lease the content?
Individual purchases or
package subscriptions?
Free viewing period before
checkout?
Patron driven acquisitions?
Pricing discounts
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Source: Parrott, Kiera. "5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Apps and Ebooks." Web log post. ALSC Blog. Association for Library Service to Children, 18 July 2011. Web. 9 July 2012. http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2011/07/5-questions-to-ask-when-evaluating-apps-and-ebooks/ .
Expand/enhance traditional reading experience?
Linear reading experience?
Multiple literacies?
Longevity?
Quality of design?
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What eBook platforms are you currently
using?
A sampler of eBook platforms
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eBook Platforms, Aggregators, and Vendors
• Mackin VIA • Follett FollettShelf • Baker and Taylor Axis 360 • Overdrive • Gale Virtual Reference Library • Kindle and Nook • Direct Source • Players to Watch
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MAIN.aspx
Mackin VIA
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MACKIN-VIA.aspx
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MACKIN-VIA.aspx
Web-based eBook portal
You own the eBooks/content
No annual access fee
Additional databases can be migrated into VIA
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/Index.html?context=110
Features
Category searching
VIA Groups Customizable search filters
Some eBooks are enhanced
Free Marc records with a link in 856 tag
30,000 + titles
Can be used with interactive
boards
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/cms/uploads/eServices/E-RESOURCES_LicensingAccessGrid.pdf
Transparent Licensing and Access
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/cms/uploads/eServices/eResources_PK-8_Flyer.pdf * indicates an annual subscription fee
Publishers K-8
ABC CLIO ABDO Bearport
Bellweather Britannica
eBooks
*Capstone Interactive
Library
Chelsea House Cherry Lake Publishing
Crabtree
Gale Cengage Learning
Gareth Stevens
Publishing
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/cms/uploads/eServices/eResources_PK-8_Flyer.pdf * indicates an annual subscription fee
Publishers K-8
Lerner Digital *Norwood House Press
*Orca Digital
Reference Point Press
Rosen Publishing
Rourke Interactive
eBooks
*Sesame Street
*Sylvan Dell *Tumblebook
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/cms/uploads/eServices/eResources_9-12_Flyer.pdf * indicates an annual subscription fee
Publishers 9-12
ABC CLIO ABDO Britannica
eBooks
Gale Cengage Learning
Infobase (Facts on File, Chelsea
House, Ferguson) Lerner Digital
*Orca Digital Reference Point
Press Rosen Publishing
SAGE Reference Online
*Tumblebook
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MACKIN-VIA.aspx
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MACKIN-VIA.aspx
Mac
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/ESERVICES/MACKIN-VIA.aspx
Mac
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/Index.html?context=110
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/Index.html?context=110
Current Drawbacks
Mobile apps not yet available
Can’t download or “check out” books yet
Notetaking/annotation features not yet available
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/Index.html?context=110
Coming Soon: Fall 2012
Mobile apps for iPad and
Android devices
Ability to check out
books
Ability to download
books
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Source: http://www.mackin.com/Help/VIA_Help/Index.html?context=110
Coming Soon: Fall 2012
Circulation data reports
Ability to download books
Will be going from 40,000 eBooks and database titles to 100,000 by the end of Fall 2012
Notetaking/bookmarking/highlighting/citation features
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/ Photo via Microsoft Clip Gallery
Can be checked out to read “in the cloud” or downloaded for reading
Can be read in a web browser or on a mobile device
Read aloud options dependent on publisher—you can see if this option is available in Titlewave
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/
All books have searchable text
Every book has a dictionary
Notetaking feature is available for all books and is private to patrons in the cloud ; notes are printable
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/ Photo via Microsoft Clip Gallery
Features
Bookmarking can be done manually by students
Books can be returned early
Students can highlight text
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145,000 eBooks 30,000 of those 145,000 are unlimited
access versions
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com
You own the book; no access fee
eBooks can be shown on SmartBoards for
instuctional use
eContent usage stats are available for you
Books are currently ePub format but they are moving to HMTL 5
Some eBooks are single checkout; others allow multple checkouts of a
single copy (will be noted in Titlewave)
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/shelf-features.cfm
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com
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Source: http://aboutfollettebooks.com/marcrecords.cfm
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Source: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/mobile/index.cfm
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Sourcehttp://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/shelf-reports.cfm
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Windows, Mac, Linux Computer Workstations and Laptops/Netbooks
iPads with 3.0 Operating Systems or higher
Android Tablets with 3.0 Operating Systems or
higher
Kindle Fire and ColorNook (via device web browser
however not the best experience for user due to
device limitations)
Compatible Devices
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Compatible Browsers
Windows® Internet Explorer
6.x or higher Firefox 2.0 or
higher
Mac OS® Safari 3.0 or
higher Firefox 2.0 or
higher
Linux Firefox 2.0 or higher
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New support for reading on small devices (smartphones and smaller tablet devices)
Reflowable Text
New support for reading on small devices (smartphones and smaller tablet devices)
Patrons will be able to access notes even after eBooks are returned, take notes across books, and support project-based learning
Forthcoming Updates Late September 2012
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Offline/download improvements that make it easier for students and staff to use your content anywhere at any time
Resource links will be available from each eBook to allow the student to easily discover other related digital content
Since Adobe has discontinued support for Adobe Flash Player 9 due to high security risks, we’re upgrading our existing Follett eBook reader to use Adobe Flash Player v11.1.
Forthcoming Updates Late September 2012
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Forthcoming Updates Late September 2012
Mozilla Firefox v5 and higher
Google Chrome v14 and higher
Microsoft Internet
Explorer v9 and higher
Apple Safari v5
and higher
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Lerner Interactive
eBooks Follett eBooks
eBooks
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Interactive eBook Subscriptions
Capstone Interactive
Library
Rourke Interactive
eBooks
TumbleBook Library
Source: http://www.titlewave.com/intro/digital/index.html
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Databases
Source: http://www.titlewave.com/intro/digital/index.html
ABC-CLIO ABDO A.D.A.M. Inside
Out
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy
PebbleGo Rosen’s
PowerKids Life Science
Rosen’s PowerKids Earth
and Space Science
Rosen’s Teen Health and Wellness
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Other Follett Tidbits
Source: http://www.titlewave.com/intro/digital/index.html
•Other vendor eBooks cannot be viewed in the FollettShelf or in Follett format. • When purchased, Follett eBooks automatically populate the FollettShelf; there is no need to load the eBook into FollettShelf. • Databases offered and purchased thru Follett are accessed thru FollettShelf. • Other vendor eBook MARC records can be loaded and accessed in Destiny.
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Source: http://www.btol.com/viewnews.cfm?press_id=320&typ=c
Subscription based eBook platform
eBooks are leased, not owned
More affordable pricepoint for libraries with smaller budgets
Some libraries use as sole platform; others use as a companion to other eBook platforms
Blio app is well liked by users
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Source: The Digital Shift, http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/03/ebooks/with-axis-360-baker-taylor-establishes-a-foothold-in-the-ebook-distribution-market/
Selling Points of Axis 360
integration of its collection development services so that physical and digital
formats can be selected in a single workflow;
the ability to build standalone digital collections
without consortial involvement at an affordable
pricepoint
the Blio ereader app and new communication protocols with integrated
library system (ILS) providers
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Source: http://www.btol.com/viewnews.cfm?press_id=320&typ=c
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Source: http://sdhces.axis360.baker-taylor.com/
Baker and Taylor Axis 360 “Magic Wall”
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Source: http://sdhchs.axis360.baker-taylor.com/
Baker and Taylor Axis 360 “Magic Wall”
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Source: http://sdhchs.axis360.baker-taylor.com/Title?itemId=0009275618
Baker and Taylor Axis 360 “Magic Wall”
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Source: http://k-5media.mysdhc.org/axis360
Baker and Taylor Axis 360
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Fast and simple check out and downloading for reading on multiple devices via cloud-based delivery.
Blio integration, a FREE ereading app that provides an engaging, interactive eBook experience on Windows, iOS and Android computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
A dynamic library collection showcase via the Magic Wall, as well as “browse by subject” options.
Sourcehttp://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/Axis360flier_hr.pdf
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Full-text reviews from Library Journal and School Library Journal
as well as patron-contributed reviews and eBook ratings
Source: http://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/Axis360flier_hr.pdf
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Related reading recommendations and wish list storage for future reading.
Option to purchase digital content, books, movies and music through the library’s website, supporting local community.
Purchased, free downloaded and library-loan digital content all on a single Blio bookshelf
Sourcehttp://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/Axis360flier_hr.pdf
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Source: http://www.meetblio.com/download/
Blio App
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Source: Blio App Screenshot from my iPad
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Source: Blio App Screenshot from my iPad
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Source: http://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/Axis360flier_hr.pdf
Blio App
Full-color, full-layout digital versions of print books
Multiple page-viewing options, including ReadLogic for small screen devices
Tools that include highlighters, note taking and integrated Web search
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Source: http://www.baker-taylor.com/pdfs/Axis360flier_hr.pdf
Blio App
Text-to-speech with voices that sync visually to the text
Enhanced content, including book plus studio narration — creating an ebook and audiobook in one
A single bookshelf for owned and borrowed digital material
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/Solutions/Schools/K12/SDL/
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf /
700,000 + eBook, audiobook, music, and video titles
Single website for browsing, checking out, and downloading
Supports Windows PC and Mac
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Source http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
Supports iPod, iPhone, iPad
Supports Kindle, Sony Reader, NOOK
Supports Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
MARC records/ILS integration or other authentication options
Collection development tools
Librarian establishes lending period
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
Nonfiction Award
Winners
Picture Books
Early Readers
Middle Readers
Young Adult
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
DK
Wiley
Britannica
Scholastic
Disney Digital Books
Marvel
Sampler of Publishers
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
Overdrive Builds Your Digital Branch
They create the custom
website
Librarian selects the collection
Training for Staff and
Promotion
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Source: http://www.overdrive.com/files/Publications/SDL.pdf
How Students Use the Virtual Branch
Browse + Checkout
Download Listen/read
offline
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Source http://www.overdrive.com/Resources/PartnerServices/CollectionDevelopment/ContentReserve.aspx
Collection Development via Content Reserve
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Collection Development via Content Reserve
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Challenges
Expensive base price point
Books are leased, not purchased
Adobe Digital Editions account required
Difficult/laborious to download on some
devices
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Coming Soon: OverDrive’s Next Generation Platform
This platform is on schedule for rollout (feature by feature) over the next few months. These
enhancements are at no cost to the
school.
First, a new user interface for schools will be available to new partners later
this month (August)
It is expected OverDrive Read (browser-based reading) will be
available very soon
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Coming Soon: OverDrive’s Next Generation Platform
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Over 9000 full text titles available; 80+ publishing partners
Nonfiction and reference titles
24/7 unlimited access
Mobile apps available for IOS and Android
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Articles can be downloaded on eReader
ReadSpeaker technology text to speech in 19 languages
Cross-searchable with other Gale content using Gale Power Search
Search all eBooks or within a volume/title
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Can be viewed as text or PDF
Bibliographic data can be exported to third party citation tools
Diverse range of offerings for all ages and subject areas
Dictionary available
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Source https://secure.contentreserve.com/Login.asp
Search widgets available; you can also bookmark titles or articles
MARC records available and can be integrated into OPAC
Subcollections can be created
Support/tutorial videos available
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Resources: http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/kindles/
“cool factor”
Easy to use
Popular format
Large selection of titles
Now compatible with Overdrive
Different messages about eBooks for libraries---1:1
or 1:6?
eBooks not readable on other devices
Cannot be circulated through OPAC
Lack of viable content management system
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Interactive eBooks available
Central content management system not available
Compatible w/ different eBook platforms
1:6 if purchased with credit card; 1:1 if purchased through B&N Digital Managed Locker
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Resource: http://bit.ly/MZSQ0 and http://www.tumblebooks.com/LibraryTour.html
Online library of talking picture books; chapter
books and graphic novels also available
Puzzles and games related to
stories; videos also available
English, French, and Spanish
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Resource: http://bit.ly/MZSQ0 and http://www.tumblebooks.com/LibraryTour.html
Lesson plans
available
AR and Lexile
information available
Playlists can be created
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Resource http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/faq.asp
TumbleBook Library collection is accessed online from every
computer in your school or library with Internet
connection, or from home through a direct link on your
school or library website.
Only special software needed is Flash
Your subscription gives you unlimited access from as many
computers as you have connected to the internet.
Subscription is 12 months
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Resource: http://bit.ly/MZSQ0 and http://www.tumblebooks.com/LibraryTour.html
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