Jul 24, 2012 10:00am - Jul 24, 2012 12:00pm
Category: Live Online
Description
This four-hour live online class will be held on July 24-25, 2012. Students must attend both days.
In this four-hour class taught in two, two-hour increments on consecutive days, participants will first examine the history of e-text and free sources for e-content as well as digital rights management. Next we’ll examine the variety of e-readers on the market today as well as the pros and cons of each. On the second day we will discuss ideas for circulating and programming with e-readers and look at examples of libraries with successful e-reader programs.
Learning Outcomes
Registration deadline: 07/17/2012
Staff from Florida libraries may register for this workshop at no charge. Priority will be given to SEFLIN members. Non-members will be placed on a waiting list and added as space permits after the registration deadline.
Non-Member Registration Form
In this four-hour class taught in two, two-hour increments on consecutive days, participants will first examine the history of e-text and free sources for e-content as well as digital rights management. Next we’ll examine the variety of e-readers on the market today as well as the pros and cons of each. On the second day we will discuss ideas for circulating and programming with e-readers and look at examples of libraries with successful e-reader programs.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of digital rights management
- Be familiar with at least three resources for free e-content
- Be able to recognize a Barnes and Noble Nook and Amazon Kindle as well as discuss the pros and cons of each
- Know what needs to be considered in planning to circulate or plan a program with e-readers
Registration deadline: 07/17/2012
Staff from Florida libraries may register for this workshop at no charge. Priority will be given to SEFLIN members. Non-members will be placed on a waiting list and added as space permits after the registration deadline.
Non-Member Registration Form
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