Slides to support a daylong conversation and exploration about ebooks and ereaders in school library programs for the Richland School District One, Columbia, SC
E books and ereaders in your school library program buffy hamilton july 2011
1. presented by Buffy J. Hamilton
July 2011
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2. “embrace the potentials and
challenges of this [participatory]
emerging culture not as a
replacement for existing print
practices but as an expansion of
them”
~henry jenkins~
3. Expand our eReader and eBook vocabulary
Explore emerging practices
Consider guiding questions and issues to
make thoughtful purchasing decisions and
policies for eBooks and eReaders
Embrace the chaos---the world of eBooks
and eReaders, particularly for K12, is fluid.
http://theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/ebooks-ereaders
4. share and discuss
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5. do you currently have any eBooks in your
collection?
do you currently anticipate having eBooks
in your collection five years from now?
15. eBook Content
DRM Survey of Devices
Sources
Management of
Purchasing
Content and CIPA
Methods
Devices
Curricular /Literacy Best Professional
Practices Reading/Resources
16. Data
DRM
Survey of major eReader devices
Survey of K12 eBook content providers
Q&A
Explore/Discuss/Share Ideas and Gadget
Petting Zoo
17. Kindles at The Unquiet Library
eBook/eReader Success Stories from
Elementary, Middle, High School Libraries
Guiding Questions/Issues to Consider in
Decision Making Process
Small group discussions and sharing: how do
you see eBooks and eReader fitting into your
library and school programs?
18. ask a question
request clarification
share an idea or
insight
post a concern or
worry
volunteer to share a
story or resource
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24. The share of adults in the United States who
own an e-book reader doubled to 12% in
May, 2011 from 6% in November 2010.
Hispanic adults
Adults younger than age 65
College graduates
Source: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/E-readers-and-tablets/Report.aspx
25. Those living in households with incomes of
at least $75,000
Parents are also more likely than non-
parents to own these devices
Ownership among adults ages 18-49 grew
more rapidly than any other age group.
Source: http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/E-readers-and-tablets/Report.aspx
26.
27. Access control technologies designed to limit
what you can do with digital content and
devices
DRM controls which devices you can use to
read your eBook, and stops you converting
your eBooks from one format to another
In the world of eBooks, DRM restrictions are
designed to limit copying, printing, and
sharing of e-books
Sources: http://apprenticealf.wordpress.com/2011/01/13/ebooks-formats-drm-and-you-%E2%80%94-a-guide-for-the-perplexed/
and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management#E-books
28. Mobipoc
Topaz ePub PDF
ket
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management#E-books
29. Adobe
Apple
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management#E-books
30. Not all eBook formats are compatible on
every device
Some devices, like the Kindle, are proprietary
with eBook format
eBook format can matter when thinking
about how it may appeal to readers and be
developmentally appropriate from a sensory
standpoint
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34. Kindle (Wi-Fi, 6") with Special Offers is
available for $114.
Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6") with Special
Offers is available for $164.
Kindle 3G (Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 6") is available for
$189.
Kindle DX (Free 3G, 9.7") is available for $379.
51. Custom-branded website
Online access 24 hours a day/7 days a week
100,000+ eBooks for K-12
30,000+ audiobooks for K-12
Custom collection that’s right for your school
Easy access using an existing library card or
school ID
Source : http://www.overdrive.com/Solutions/Schools/K12/SDL/Default.aspx
52. PC and Mac computers
Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch®
Android
Sony® Reader
Barnes & Noble NOOK™
Kobo eReader
All Kindle® devices and Kindle Reading Apps
will be compatible with eBook titles from in
US school catalogs later this year
Source : http://www.overdrive.com/Solutions/Schools/K12/SDL/Default.aspx
59. FollettShelf is a service that provides easy web-
based access to all your Follett eBooks.
Teachers and students can read your Follett eBooks
from any location that has Internet access.
FollettShelf supports and promotes easy usage of
your Follett eBooks from home, in the classroom or
from anywhere with access to the web.
You can also easily configure your FollettShelf to
allow your teachers and students to login with their
own specific username and password to support
online checkouts and/or downloads of your Follett
eBooks.
60. Frequent enhancements based on
feedback
Single sign-on access to all your
eContent
Supports unlimited simultaneous
user products
Easy-to-use graphic interfaces
61. Availability via the Web for 24/7
access
More visibility, easier access and
increased usage
Usage reports measure
effectiveness
62. Capstone
Interactive eBook Library
ProQuest
Library
TumbleBooks
NetLibrary
3M Cloud
Library Google
Baker and eBooks
Taylor
Amazon
Project
Barnes and
Gutenberg Blio Noble
87. What Is Working/What Students Like
• With the exception of one
student , every participant
in the Kindle program has
expressed extreme
satisfaction with the Kindle
reading experience.
• Students are thrilled that
we purchase the books they
want; the personalized
reading experience is very
important to our readers.
• Students like they can make
adjustments to the page
views/font size while
reading.
88. What Is Working/What Students Like
• Students like
the convenience and
ease of reading on the
Kindle.
• Students have been
consistent and diligent in
returning the Kindles on
time within the one
week circulation period.
• Most students have
requested to use the
Kindle again.
89. Hiccups/Challenges/Suggestions from
Students
• We have discovered we
need to keep the wireless
turned off on the Kindles
even when they are not in
use because the battery
drains rapidly trying to
either find the 3G signal or
to connect to the wireless
network.
• Students all indicated they
wished the Kindle was
backlit and/or for us to
purchase reading lights for
nighttime reading.
90. Hiccups/Challenges/Suggestions from
Students
• A few students have had
difficulty remembering to return
all Kindle accessories ; most
return the missing item(s) within
a day. Now that we have
identified the source of the
battery drain issue, we are now
circulating the Kindles without
the power supply unless the
student specifically requests.
• Students would like a loan
period longer than one week; as
we acquire more eReader
devices, we plan to extend the
loan period to two weeks in
2011-12
91. Tips
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92. be familiar with district purchasing procedures and
policies before committing to a device or format
93. become comfortable with the devices before making
a decision on a starting point for eReaders.
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94. stay abreast of the changes and developments in the
eReader/eBook landscape—it’s extremely fluid!
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95. Future Directions
• Overdrive may now be a
more viable option with
the new Kindle lending
program.
• We will be purchasing
the new Nooks and
possibly Nook Colors for
our students to check
out.
100. Unless you already have the e-reading
devices* in hand, cancel the order (Buffy
does not completely agree with this)
Have a purpose for any e-readers you
purchase
Have a target audience for any e-readers you
purchase
Collect data about your project
Source: http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/blue-skunk-blog/2011/7/7/what-do-i-do-with-5-kindles.html
101. Does the device require
wireless?
Is your wireless network
compatible with the
device?
Are you able to disable
wireless?
Can students access the
wireless network /do
students need to access
the wireless network?
Source: http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an
102. Where will devices be
stored and charged?
Will you use/do you
need a mobile cart?
Do you have a
procedure for keeping
the cart locked and
secure? Do your
teachers know it?
Do you have a clearly
defined procedure for
distributing and
collecting the devices?
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103. Do you have a clearly defined
Acceptable Use Policy? Has it been
communicated to students and
parents? How?
How will you deal with issues such
as damage or theft?
Do you have a set procedure for
how and when the devices will be
synchronized and updated?
Are your IT staff trained on the
technology and care of mobile
devices?
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104. How will you identify each device? Some
options include using a sticker, screen
wallpaper image or engraving.
What numbering scheme will you use for
the devices? You should consider using a
numbering scheme that identifies their use
or location.
How will you clean the screens? Make sure
you don’t use any cleaning fluids.
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105. Will you know which device each student
is using at any one time? Do you have a
procedure for identifying how they are
being distributed?
How will you deal with settings on the
device such as arrangement of apps,
wallpaper images and more? Will you
allow teachers or students to change
settings?
Are you using any applications that might
benefit from the use of a stylus?
Source: http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an
106. How will content be purchased and
distributed? Will you purchase, manage
and synchronize to one central account or
different accounts?
If different accounts, how will you segment
the purchasing and management of
content?
Will you use multiple accounts for
individual teachers, classrooms and/or
departments? Synchronization
methods/schedules?
Source: http://ipadeducators.ning.com/profiles/blogs/preparing-your-school-for-an
107. Will teachers or students be
given permission to install
content on the devices?
How will you ensure that
students do not purchase
unauthorized content?
Who will manage purchases?
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108. Will teachers or students be
given permission to install
content on the devices?
How will you ensure that
students do not purchase or
download unauthorized
content?
Who will manage purchases?
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117. How will the devices be used to
support learning?
Are different devices needed for
different learning needs and
contexts?
Where do student owned devices fit
into the big picture of learning?
Curriculum connections or support?
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118. Anti-glare protectors
Protective cases
Earbuds
Reading lights
Additional power supplies
Labeling methods of accessories and
equipment