E-Books and Kindles and Nooks - Oh, My!

A Beginning Look at e-Books, e-Readers & Libraries

Pam Goucher, School Library Technology Planning Coordinator

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Presenter & Guest Pam Goucher, School

Library Technology Planning Coordinator

pamela.goucher@maine.gov

School Library Technology Planning Coordinator

Peggy Becksvoort, Falmouth Middle School, Librarian

pbecksvoort@falmouthschools.org

Introduction

Share your name, school, and position in the chat window

 Poll – e-Reader/e-Book continuum “Beginnings are always messy.”

Steps to Getting Started

1. Do Some Research

2. Gain support and funding

3. Choose devices and vendors

4. Develop policy

5. Purchase books

6. Deal with the details

7. Good PR

8. Keep usage statistics

9. Assessment

Step 1: Do Some Research

Helpful free webinars you can replay Try some hands-on Join the “Library Group” on e-Book

Educators Ning Communicate via MELIBS

Step 2: Gain Support and Funding

Portability & privacy Stores lots of books Options to search/bookmark/annotate Immediate and current Cost effectiveness Font size – Accessibility! Student response has been great! Go for grants

Step 3: Choose Devices and Vendors

Print or Pixels? eBooks & eReaders in the School Library http://prezi.com/vy0mpwvgb-ae/print-or-pixels-ebooks-ereaders-in-the-school-library/

Chamber Four E Reader comparison: http://chamberfour.com/ereader-comparison/

Kim Komando’s E-Book Readers Comparison Chart: http://www.komando.com/ereader/index-2.asp

Poll: What devices are you using? Choose all that apply

Step 4: Develop Policy – Sample 1Student Responsibilities and Permission:

I agree to take care of the XXXXX High School Media Center Kindle while it is in my possession.

I will not throw, drop, or damage the Kindle in any way.

I will not carry it in my book bag.

I will not give the Kindle to another student for his/her use.

I will use the Kindle in the appropriate manner. I will NOT download any content to the Kindle without written permission from the XXXXX High School Media Center

I agree to return the Kindle in good condition at the conclusion of the one week loan period.

Step 4: Policy – Sample 2 I, ____________________________, take full responsibility

for the NOOK device I am checking out.

The replacement cost of the NOOK, its protective case, its USB cord, and its charging plug will be $200.00 if the item is lost, stolen, or broken while in my care.

I will pay the replacement fee of $200.00 if I fail to return the item at all, or in unusable condition (to be determined by the librarian).

I agree that the device is in working order at the time I am checking it out.

I agree to the XXXX Library’s Rules for Use of the NOOK E-Reader (on back of this form).

Step 5: Purchase books

How to purchase? Where? Credit cards? Gift cards? How do you keep users from downloading

titles to library e-Reader? Maine Downloadable Library and schools Follett Shelf:

http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/shelf-features.cfm

Questions?

Step 6: Deal with the Details

Borrowing and lending issues Barcodes & MARC records Protective cases Damage and warranties Cords and charge units School library issues NookBag

Step 7: Good PR

Get some good PR out of your new e- program

Take some photos and/or videos of your students with e-readers

Don’t forget to get permission to use photos

Use stories

Step 8: Keep Usage Statistics

Try a readers’ survey that the students fill out when they return the Nook or Kindle.

What did you like the best? Met your expectations? Recommend other titles?

Step 9: Assessment Use data from student surveys Are more students checking out books? Use stories What do your teachers say? How much did your e-program cost?

Nook version versus hardcover version… Choice now exists

Questions?

“I am very excited and a little confused.” Joyce Valenza. eBooks: Libraries @ the tipping point. Library Journal, 2010

Resources E-book Educators Group, Webinar archive

http://edukindle.ning.com/page/webinar-information-and

Not so distant future: Technology, libraries and schools http://futura.edublogs.org/

Print or Pixels? eBooks & eReaders in the School Libraryhttp://prezi.com/vy0mpwvgb-ae/print-or-pixels-ebooks-ereaders-in-the-school-library/

Google Reader. http://books.google.com/

E-book Educators: http://edukindle.ning.com/

Resources Continued Maine State Library - eReaders/eBooks:

http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/tech/ereaders.htm

Guides for Using Devices: Under Hot Topics at MSL: http://www.maine.gov/msl/topics/index.shtml

No Shelf Required: E-Books in Libraries, edited by Sue Polanka, ALA, 2010.

No Shelf Required: E-Books in Libraries (blog) http://www.libraries.wright.edu/noshelfrequired/

Follett Shelf: http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/shelf-features.cfm

In Pictures: Choosing the Right E-Reader for You.http://www.forbes.com/2010/12/01/kindle-nook-ipad-technology-ereaders_slide.html

Contact Information

Pam Goucher, pamela.goucher@Maine.gov

Peggy Becksvoort pbecksvoort@falmouthschools.org