“The entire initiative was accomplished via my blog, Twitter, and Facebook,” all because she had existing relationships in these communities, explains Snyder. “I wasn’t just shouting into the void—I was asking my friends for help.”
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Scott Wasinger, EBSCO Publishing
By on September 28, 2011
The next big innovation to impact the ebook landscape should be broad availability of text books in electronic format once a business model is reached that publishers can be comfortable with. In the meantime, consolidation of eBook companies and increasing competition is driving innovations for better eBook products and services for libraries.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Rich Rosy, Ingram Library Services
By on September 21, 2011
Libraries must develop the right models and collaborate with the right partners to be able to deliver content to their patrons in the correct formats on the devices of choice.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Cynthia Sanner & Erin Sullivan, GALE Cengage Learning
By on September 14, 2011
As more books go digital, librarians will occupy more of the training and coaching role. Today’s librarian will need to excel at training users on how to use databases, eReaders, tablets and mobile.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: John Williams, Follett Library Resources & BWI
By on September 7, 2011
The management of digital resources requires a selection and evaluation process by a professional who’s involved with integrating technology into teaching and learning. We see examples of this change underway in lots of libraries today.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: George Coe, Baker & Taylor
By on August 31, 2011
The materials may evolve, and the design and use of physical space in the buildings may shift, but the central role of libraries doesn’t change. Libraries democratize access to information and entertainment, and provide the spaces for both individual pursuit and community engagement.
Ebook Marketplace Q&A: Tom Mercer, 3M
By on August 24, 2011
The challenge of a digital world is how to connect a patron’s needs and interests with the right digital information. Libraries will play a vital role in showing people books the wide variety of books and authors that are available. Without variety we could becomes a nation of books only read from a top 10 list.
