1. ebook usage: Tips to raise usage
Promoting and embedding ebooks to raise their
profile within staff and students
Stephen Harvey, Learning Resource Service Manager
sharvey@hrc.ac.uk

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The “top ten” hints and tips on how to fully
embed your ebook resources within your core
stock, and promote to your staff and students
alike...

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Create Posters to
display latest ebooks

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Email course tutors
with new ebooks

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8
Embed a permanent link to the
ebook catalogue in your VLE

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Single sign on
(Shibboleth)

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Ensure course reading lists are on each
courses page within the VLE

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5
“ebook” only policy for
specific stock

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4
Promote “How to” sessions on how to
access and download ebooks onto
tablets & smart phones.

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3
Create QR codes and leave in the LRC
and invite students to scan them to win
a prize

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2
Embed ebooks within your tutorials &
workshops on information skills

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Physical displays on the core book
shelves, make the virtual physical

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Create stickers with links (tiny urls
pref) and stick on your reference only,
or high usage stock.

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