TASL_Ereader_Presentation_rev
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This document provides information and guidance for libraries on managing and circulating e-readers. It discusses reasons for acquiring e-readers, copyright concerns, purchasing options from Amazon and B&N, registering and cataloging devices, loading content including public domain and OverDrive ebooks, and circulation policies and forms. The document also references presentations from librarians at Baylor School and Harpeth Hall on their experiences implementing e-reader programs and resources like the EduKindle community for additional information.
TASL_Ereader_Presentation_rev
- 2. Milly Rawlings Library Director Baylor School Chattanooga, TN Susan Timmons Circulation Librarian Harpeth Hall School Nashville, TN http://managingebooks.wikispaces.com
- 3. Managing E-Readers • Why do you need an E-reader? • Copyright Concerns: Staying legal • Acquisitions: Getting an E-reader • Content: Getting stuff on your E-reader • Overdrive public library ebooks • Cataloging: Finding your E-reader • Circulation: Getting your E-reader back
- 4. Do you need an E-reader? Download Kindle apps on your library desktops or student computers
- 5. Do you need an E-reader? Or Nook apps, if you prefer…
- 6. Do you need an E-reader? Read ebooks with Adobe Digital Editions
- 7. So Why Get an E-reader? http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/E-readers-and-tablets/Report.aspx
- 9. The ebook wave is coming… Learn to swim now!
- 11. Acquisitions: Getting an E-reader Money-Saving Tip! • Ask faculty and parents to donate old e-readers! • Ask PTA for donations or gift cards
- 12. New Kindles Announced Sept. 28th
- 13. Our E-reader Journeys • Harpeth Hall started in 2009 with two donated Amazon kindles that were only loaned out to faculty. Now we have eight that we loan to grades 7-12 and we’re planning to buy several more in November. • Baylor School…
- 14. Visit the EduKindle Ning! http://edukindle.ning.com/
- 16. 6:1 model VS. 1:1 model What’s the problem?
- 17. Copyright Concerns WE ARE NOT LAWYERS!
- 18. Cautious Carlos ~ Not lending e-readers. Public domain ebooks on desktops. ~ Lending e-readers, but only with public domain ebooks. ~ Lending e-readers, purchasing ebooks on a 1:1 model ~ Lending e-readers, purchasing ebooks on a 6:1 model Confident Charlotte
- 19. Acquisitions: Amazon Kindle • Create a new Amazon account with a unique email address • Plan to purchase no more than six devices for your library on each account – 6:1 model • If your devices will provide student textbooks, use a unique account for each device – 1:1 model
- 20. Acquisitions: B&N Nook • Educator’s Account • Pay with a Purchase Order • Local B&N employees can register & deliver your devices OR • Use a credit card online • Use a gift card online
- 23. Getting Content on the E-reader • Buy the book • Select “Manage Your Kindle”
- 24. Wireless Delivery Click the Actions drop-down and choose “Deliver to my…”
- 25. Wireless Delivery • Choose your devices • Make sure the wireless is on!
- 26. Download via USB
- 28. Downloading Documents Citation Document created by Harpeth Hall Librarian Donna Clark, loaded on Kindles.
- 30. Acquisitions: Processing Invoices Tax Exempt Status
- 31. Visit the Amazon website for tips on how to get free ebooks for your kindle
- 32. Free Public Domain Books!
- 33. Regional eBook & Audiobook Download System http://reads.lib.overdrive.com
- 35. “Checking Out” an Overdrive Ebook
- 36. “Checking Out” an Overdrive Ebook Overdrive can send ebooks wirelessly directly to your Library Amazon account
- 37. • Tricia Bengel can authorize an “Educator’s Card” so you don’t have to check out public library ebooks on your personal card (currently for MNPS librarians) • Noel Rutherford at Nashville Public Library sees no problem with putting library ebooks onto ereaders you loan out to students “Checking Out” an Overdrive Ebook
- 38. Cataloging Your E-reader Harpeth Hall uses one MARC record with six operating devices as “copies” on the same record.
- 41. Cataloging Your Ereader The Kindle record displays after a title, author or keyword search.
- 42. Cataloging Your eBooks Same record? 1. Keep track of which eBooks are on what E-reader 2. Catalog search for title or author will display E-reader 3. No fake holds or fake barcodes to maintain Separate record? 1. More technically correct to have separate eBook record 2. If eBook is part of book MARC record, can place holds by title…but have to match to device! 3. Will have to assign “fake” barcodes to keep up with at inventory time
- 43. Circulating E-readers • Who? Who can get an E-reader? • What? What can they access? • Where? Where do they get it? • When? When do they return it? • What if? What if they lose or break it?
- 44. E-reader Accessories • Device • Cover • “How to use” pamphlet • Power cable for charging? • Bag for carrying everything?
- 45. Circulating your E-readers Baylor School’s Loan Agreement Letter to Parents
- 48. Thank You! • Please make sure you have a copy of our handout • View the forms we discussed at: http://managingebooks.wikispaces.com/ • Feel free to email us! mrawlings@baylorschool.org timmons@harpethhall.org