Today’s edition of dbReaders Carnival devoted to a promising application of e-book readers and e-books in general. How can we use them in libraries and universities? Is it just a fancy thing for a year o two, or will it open a new dimension for public use of e-readers? So, welcome to dbReaders Carnival 3rd edition!
An author known as dlenares presents Libraries, are you feeling the love? posted at No Shelf Required. A professional look at Sony’s steps to collaborate with e-libraries, saying “Sony seems to be embracing the library world as its competitive edge. Why would one want to buy a Kindle and then have to buy content when you can buy a Sony and borrow much content for free?”
Paul Greatrix writes an article Using E-Book Readers- interesting experiment posted at Registrarism about Northwest Missouri State University mixed results after experiments with Sonys e-book readers: “which came loaded with assigned texts. But the students quickly discovered that the gadgets have limitations….” Read more at the original blog.
Sasha Dantzler presents Library offering more than just books posted at the Future of Things. This time it is e-readers application in Andersen Library where new equipment for was purchased during the summer for student and faculty use.
AndyW presents The Failure of E-Book Devices posted at LISnews.org is a good summary of the issues about terms of service and library lending of ebook devices: “The failure is how the e-book reader companies do not consider libraries as a viable customer.”
Hyung Lee presents U. to launch Kindle pilot program posted at The Daily Princetonian saying “will partner with Amazon to provide students and faculty members in three courses with the new Kindle DX electronic reader next academic year.”
Suzane Smith presents Distractions in E-Learning and How to Avoid Them posted at University Online. She tells us about several negative aspects of education from electronic sources and shares her experience to optimize your efforts.
Jen Brown posts Frank L. Weyenberg Library’s latest technology gadget posted at F. Weyenberg Library blog saying “If you have been to the library in the past couple of weeks, you might have noticed a few signs on display advertising the library’s latest technological gadget. The library is now a proud owner of 3 of Amazon’s Kindle 2, the newest version of their e-reader…”
Marco G. posts 7 Reasons Why Universities Should Make Textbooks Available on eBook Readers posted at our website with a number of points for and against e-readers in the modern system of education: “There are numerous Universities and Libraries now researching how to revolutionize the way people read and study. The eBook Reader is an integral part of this cutting-edge technology.”
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