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The eBookRevolution

Beverley ShirleyDanielle Cunniff

PlumerRusslene Waukechon

Texas Library AssociationStrategic Initiatives WebinarJanuary 18, 2010

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Texas Library Association presents

The eBook Revolution• To hear the audio part of the

webinar, be sure to dial our toll-free conference call at 866-740-1260

• When asked, key in your access code: 4146650

• For technical help, contact ReadyTalk support at 800-843-9166

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Information for later

• CE certificates may be printed from the TLA CE web site tomorrow: www.txla.org/ce.

• A free recording of this webinar will be available next Monday, Jan. 24, on the same web site.

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Helpful Tips

• To minimize background noise, please mute your phone line by pressing *6. You may “unmute” your line by pressing *7.

• Please note the “Raise Hand” button on your screen – or you can type questions via the chat box.

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Also

• Twitter hash tag will be #TLAweb.• Everyone will receive an

evaluation survey immediately after the webinar.

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Beverley Shirley Danielle Plumer

Russlene Waukechon

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The eBookRevolution




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Quick Survey

• How many of you attending today are:– Academic Librarians?– Public Librarians?– K-12 Librarians?– Library school students?– Other?

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Quick Survey

• Where are you from?– North Texas– South Texas– East Texas– West Texas– Central Texas– Outside Texas

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Quick Survey

• Do you own an eBook Reader?– No, I wouldn’t be caught dead

with one– No, but I could be persuaded– Yes, although I don’t use it much– Yes, and I read eBooks

occasionally– Yes, I’m a total convert

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Today’s Agenda

• eBook Basics– Devices, Formats, DRM

• eBooks in Libraries– Licenses and Lending

• eBook Budget– Making budgeting decisions– Opportunities

• Additional Resources:– https://sites.google.com/site/dcplumer/ebooks

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Why eBooks?

• Accessible • Cost-effective

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Why eBooks?

• Accessible • Cost-effective

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eBooks and Libraries

http://www.cosla.org/documents/COSLA2270_Report_Final1.pdf

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From Book to eBook

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From Book to eBook

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From Book to eBook

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From Book to eBook

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From Book to eBook

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eBook Basics

• Devices• Formats• DRM

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eBook Basics


• Kindle (Amazon.com)

• Nook (Barnes & Noble)

• Reader (Sony)• iPad (Apple)

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eBook Displays

• E Ink • LCD

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Non-Dedicated Readers

• Mobile Apps • ComputerApplications

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eBook Reader ApplicationsReader App PC Mac Linux iPhone iPad Android Web

Kindle X X X X X X

Nook X X X X

Sony Reader X X ? ?

Google Books X X X X

iBooks X X

Stanza X X X X

Calibre* X X X X X X X

*eBook conversion and management software for advanced users

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eBook Basics


• Text• HTML• PDF

– Reflowable

• EPUB• AZW/MOBI

– Kindle Only

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eBook Reader FormatsReader PDF TXT HTML EPUB AZW MOBI MP3

Kindle X X X* X X+ X

Nook X X X* X+ X

Sony Reader X X X* X+ X

Google Books X X+

iBooks X X+

Stanza X X X

Calibre X X X X X

+Depending on DRM used*Some models

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eBook Provider FormatsReader PDF EPUB Web Nook Sony Kindle Apps

OverDrive X X X X iPhone, iPad,

Android

NetLibrary X X X* X

OpenLibrary X X X+ X X

*Some models+requires Adobe Digital Editions

• Most “traditional” library providers make content available only through a Web interface; some make downloadable PDFs available.

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eBook Basics


– Digital Rights Management

• Adobe Content Server– ePubs (Nook,

OverDrive & Sony*) and PDFs

• Apple Fairplay – ePubs (iBooks)

• Amazon Mobipocket– Kindle eBooks

*The Nook can unlock most Sony EPUB files, but the Sony Reader cannot open Nook files due to firmware issues.

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Find eBook

Register Device(link to a specific account for content provider)

Buy Device(must be compatible with content provider)

Download eBook(DRM must be unlocked)

Read eBook(DRM must be unlocked)

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Providing eBooks

• Licensing• Statistics• Purchasing

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Providing eBooks


• eBooks• Devices

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Kindle License

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Providing eBooks



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Providing eBooks



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Acquisition Questions

• Where do you buy ebooks?• What ebooks are you going to

provide for your patrons?• PDA? • Separate ebook catalogue? • Integrated MARC records?

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eBook Budget

• Type of e-book• Collection

decisions• Access• Opportunities

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eBook Budget



• Textbook (out-of-scope)

• Scholarly• Popular

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Type of eBook

• Scholarly • Popular

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eBook Budget



• Relationship to print collection

• Device dependent or device independent

• Ownership or lease

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eBook Budget

Photo: Texas State Library & Archives Commission Photo: goXunu Reviews

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eBook Budget

Photo by Vali

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eBook Budget



• Simultaneous Use– Single Use– Unlimited Use

• Access Points– Separate database– Library Catalog– WorldCat– Federated or

Discovery tool

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CostsReader Book (s) Access Training Other

Reader purchase

Purchase price (own)

Cataloging Trainer Staff time to order

Reader cases

Storage Federated or Discovery tool

Staff time

Tracking usage stats

Reader Apps

Access fees Adding OCLC holdings

Print-on-demand

Reader upkeep

Subscription Price (lease)

Simultaneous User fees

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eBook Budget



• PDA• Collaboration

– Shared collection– Shared collection

development– Cataloging

assistance– Discounted prices– Negotiating

licenses

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Consortia

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Closing Survey

• What should TexShare be doing?– Offer more eBook options in TexSelect– Provide MARC records for free eBooks– Develop new statewide and/or regional

eBook consortia– Work with publishers and aggregators

to improve library options– Other: Give us your suggestions!

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Questions

• Please send us your questions!– Beverley Shirley,

Director, Library Resource Sharing• [email protected]

– Russlene Waukechon, TexShare Database Coordinator

• [email protected]– Danielle Cunniff Plumer,

Coordinator, Texas Heritage Online• [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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Brought to you by…

• Beverley Shirley, Danielle Plumer, and Russlene Waukechon

• Texas Library Association• Nan Ellis, Registration Coordinator• Gloria Meraz, Director of Communication• Ileah Salazar, Meetings & Membership Associate• Patricia Smith, Executive Director• Ted Wanner, Continuing Education Specialist

• Special Thanks to ReadyTalk.com

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Please remember…

• Continuing Education Certificates may be printed tomorrow on the TLA CE web site: www.txla.org/ce

• Recordings will be available next Monday at the same web site.

• Please complete the evaluation survey following the webinar

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For more information

For more information:

Ted Wanner

TLA Continuing Education Specialist

[email protected]

512-328-1518 / 800-580-2852

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