Want To Know More About eBooks, eReaders and Libraries

eBooks, eReaders, and Libraries

Wisconsin Valley Library Service has created a website with links to a wealth of information about eBooks, eReaders, and Libraries.  This site includes information helpful for patrons and library staff. 

Some of the things you will find are:

• A general overview about eBooks
• FAQs about using eBooks and eReaders
• A guide to the many eBook formats
• The link to the COSLA: eBook Feasibility Study for Public Libraries
• Comparisons and reviews of a variety of eReader devices
• A list of OverDrive compatible devices
• Lists of free eBook sources and paid sources
• How-to instructions on transferring OverDrive e-pub content to an eReader
• Various articles about library applications for eBooks and eReaders
• Links to the Sue Polanka eBook presentation from the WVLS Technology Summit
• Information on how to access the eBooks: Libraries at the Tipping Point on Demand conference.

To access this site go to:  http://wvls.lib.wi.us/ebooks.htm

If you have additional information about this topic that you would like to share with others, please e-mail me at ichristman@wvls.lib.wi.us.