Virtual Options Coaching & Training workshop resource materials for NEFLIN's (Northeast Florida Library Information Network) E-book & E-reader workshop held for staff at the Jacksonville Public Library, March 2012
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E-book & E-readers Class
Free E-Book Software
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E-books come in a variety of different formats (mainly for proprietary and personal preference purposes)
and depending on what file type each e-book you download comes in, you may need to also download
a software program capable of reading each file type. Most of these e-book programs support most (if not
all) file types, so you’ll only have to download one.
Calibre By far a FAVORITE e-book management software, Calibre
supports ALL major file formats, lets you convert from one
format to another, is compatible with all eReaders, and is
compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Adobe Digital Editions This software supports PDF and EPUB files, lets you annotate
pages, and offers a “library” from which you can download
and purchase e-books. It has built in support for the Sony
Reader and is PC and Mac compatible.
Reader Library Software Sony makes this program and it is fully compatible with all Sony
eReaders (of course). It is also PC and Mac compatible. As far
as file type support, the page only mentions the ability to read
library books in the software, which means it supports EPUB.
Microsoft Reader Made by Microsoft, this program also has a built in
“marketplace” from which you can purchase new e-books. No
information about file type compatibility is provided. It is only
PC compatible.
Kindle Reading Apps Amazon.com makes a software program that reads its
proprietary file type (.AZW) and MOBI files. Of course, it allows
you to browse Amazon.com for more e-books to purchase and
download. PC and Mac compatible.
Borders eReader Apps Supporting the .PDF, MOBI, and .EPUB file types, this software
links you directly to Borders.com’s marketplace for e-book
browsing and purchasing. PC and Mac compatible.
Barnes and Noble Nook Apps Barnes and Noble is also getting in on the action with their
eReader. It is PC and Mac compatible and supports .EPUB,
.PDB, and .PDF files.
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