23. • Available 24/7 if accessing library ebook on
library database (ie. Destiny Library
Manager)
• Easy to Manipulate/use
• Allow for the reader to manipulate the text
• May enhance the reading experience
• May assist students with disabilities
• May include visuals, text to speech tools,
glossaries, etc.
• May be cheaper than hard copy
(Pertaining to school library usage)
31. Resources for E-books and E-readers
For Audio Books:
Audiobook.com
Audible.com
Learnoutloud.com
Novelsontape.com
32.
33.
34. • What are the needs of my readers/listeners?
• How can I maximize results with limited
spending?
• Can students use their own
devices/computers?
• What criteria will I use for material selection?
• Are the databases compatible with my
operating systems?
• Which format will I use ie. Audiobook (on CD
or MP3)? Ebook?
35.
36. • Devices may/may not be compatible
• Only 1 book per device (ie. Ereader)
• Before purchasing a computer and network
based product be sure that the product is
compatible with your library systems.
38. Credits
All images are copyright free images from:
Slide 9:
Kulyk, Tamzen. "Resources for E-books and E-readers." Saskatchewan School Library
Association. Saskatchewan School Library Assocation, Spring 2011. Web. 13 Aug
2011.
<http://www.ssla.ca/medium_articles/submissions/pdf/spring2011_pdf/ebookreso
urces_tkulyk_spring2011.pdf>.