We’re hearing from many libraries about the surging interest among patrons in ebook readers. News that ebooks are coming to WILBOR no doubt has something to do with that. But so does Christmas right around the corner. People of all ages are putting ebook readers on their Santa list this year!
So how are ebooks rated? And which devices are compatible with WILBOR?
Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2011 includes a lengthy section called “Electronics: A World of Choices.” Ebook readers are talked about, along with smart phones, DVD players, and GPS systems.
But WILBOR libraries, take note: there are some ebook readers that are compatible with the ebook format available through the WILBOR Consortium—and some that are not. For instance, the Nook from Barnes & Nobel is compatible, the Kindle from Amazon is not. Read more at OverDrive’s website http://www.overdrive.com/
Also, Southwest LSA has compiled a handy one-page listing of ebook readers that are compatible with WILBOR; this makes for a nice handout to give inquiring patrons. Let me know if you’d like that list, it’s in a Word document. And happy shopping!
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