Here is an example of what a book looks like in Gutenberg:
The Way We Live Now -- Anthony Trollope (a book recently recommended in Newsweek)
Nitty-Gritty Questions about Online Access in Asia: E-Books to Audio ... Videos to Podcasts:
-- tips for today and a look into the future of digital content libraries.
All school libraries are contending with changing media and technology—how are libraries dealing with content and the various media and their containers?
For example, how have Kindles changed the conversation and what forms of e-books and devices are available to us in Asia?
How are libraries handling dated VHSs, cdroms, audiocassettes, etc: are they being replaced, converted, ignored? For example, can MP3 audio files be used to replace the old-fashioned CD-player 'listening posts' in your primary classroom?
Can you loan out iPods loaded with audio books from Audible -- instead of buying individual-title Playaways?
Are print collections circulating -- for all age groups?
What are some comparisons of budgets for print versus digital formats?
What are the differences between fiction and nonfiction when it comes to audio and e-books?
Does convenience, entertainment and cost play a role?
With these questions as background, we will delve into
1. How is the school library employing streaming, podcasts, ebooks, and audio to deliver better and more integrative and collaborative services?
In general how does the school library acquire, mange and deliver content other than traditional printed books? What are the considerations for accessibility, efficiency, legalities and cost? How are school and personal devices being used? Other considerations are Cataloging/Access, Disciplines, Tutorials, Copyright
2. What subscriptions, databases, software and hardware have proven to be most effective means for access and delivery for the international market in Asia?
3. Do these services extend, enrich and personalize the learning for our school communities (elementary and secondary)?