ebooks and leisure reading a case study dr. jessica moyer and jennifer thiele
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Ebooks and Leisure Reading
A Case Study
Dr. Jessica Moyer and Jennifer Thiele
Paper in Conference Proceedings highlights previous research by Dr. Moyer on multi format reading
Findings: Format does not impact comprehension Format does not impact engagement
Ebooks and readers were relatively new and unknown to college age American students
Most would not choose to read ebooks Preference for print is based on physical and
emotional reactions to printed texts
Introduction
Two individuals were sent surveys and met with the researcher for a follow-up interview
Both individuals owned eBook readers—one owned the Kindle and the other, the Nook Color
Both people had read ebooks and were familiar with ebook use
Both individuals enjoyed the readers for their convenience and portability
Ebook users in their 50s and 60s
This participant is a heavy reader, reading approximately 2 hours a day on average.
This participant showed a strong preference for eBooks over written books, especially now that he is retired
Some of the most utilized features included newspapers and magazines, books from his local library, and having the book read out loud via the application on the Kindle/audible books online, although he wasn’t typically an audiobook user
Free Kindle books were appreciated by this user
Participant #1: The Kindle User
This participant also owns an IPAD and a smart phone
Some preferred features include news collecting applications such as Flipboard which includes news, blogs, and other sources in a magazine format
The participant mentioned interest in customizable reading sources
Participant used the option of posting on Facebook and Twitter
Portability was appreciated, especially when traveling or reading at the gym. Smartphones were often used in this manner.
Participant #1: Other technologies
This participant mentioned using his local library for checking out Kindle Books
As the individual had relocated from one state to the other, he remarked that the two library systems had very different eBook selections
He noted that checkout periods were longer in the state he “wintered” in and the selection was better than his home state consortia’s holdings
He remarked that he liked Amazon’s option to purchase the book after checkout period expired, as he sometimes would want to save highlighted text that would normally be lost
Participant #1: Library Issues
He noted that he wished his Kindle had both 3G and Wireless, as it was dependent on a Wireless connection for several functions.
He also stated that the Kindle screens were not great, and had limited capability for pictures and illustrations.
Participant #1: Disadvantages of the Kindle
This participant stated she read between 4-6 hours per week, including newspapers, with approximately 1-3 hours a month listening to audiobooks.
She stated her format preference depended on circumstance, with cleaning and travel periods dominated by audiobook utilization, while reading print books were typically done at home.
This participant was a member in several book clubs and literacy organizations
Participant #2: Nook Color User
The participant enjoyed the feature of being able to have her page kept bookmarked when the device was turned off.
She noted that the battery life was minimal which can be problematic while traveling.
One difficulty was also the inability to share the materials with friends and book club members.
Participant #2: Pros and Cons of the Nook Color
This reader loved audiobooks because the she felt the reader put the character into the story, making the mental picture easier than the actual reading. The mental image seemed to last long, and was better for multitasking.
Her favorite mode of listening was cassette tape when available.
Participant #2: Thoughts on Audiobooks
She stated that she had not yet checked out library materials for her Nook
She expressed interest in eBook classes by library staff or one on one eBook tutoring
Two of her children were using Nook devices, and they had also expressed interest in participating.
Participant #2: Library Use
Both individuals interviewed enjoyed the eReaders for their portability and convenience
Both individuals were moderate to heavy readers with interest in library eBook checkout
Both users enjoyed some of the features that the eBook readers had such as highlighting and Kindle voice.
Reading mode preferences often were task dependent—examples being reading on Smart Phones at the gym or listening to audio while cleaning
Conclusions
Individuals in their 50s and 60s are using eBooks and eReaders
These individuals are making use of not only the readers themselves but the features as well
The individuals in this study really liked their ereaders and were enthusiastic of what the future will hold for them as technology progresses.
Conclusions
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