WHAT DEVICE DO I NEED TO READ AN E-BOOK?
(1) PC:
In order to read electronic books through a computer desktop a reader program such as Microsoft or Acrobat Reader is needed.
(2) E-BOOK READER:
An e-book reader, or e-reader, is a portable devise designed primarily to display e-books. The e-ink technology it uses to display the content to readers not only enhances readability but also facilitates long battery life. Other advantages of e-book readers are:
(1) PC:
In order to read electronic books through a computer desktop a reader program such as Microsoft or Acrobat Reader is needed.
(2) E-BOOK READER:
An e-book reader, or e-reader, is a portable devise designed primarily to display e-books. The e-ink technology it uses to display the content to readers not only enhances readability but also facilitates long battery life. Other advantages of e-book readers are:
- Light weight and portable
- Alterable font sizes and styles
- Built in dictionaries
- The ability to highlight passages
- Save selected text
- Make notes
- Search for words or passages
- Store multiple books
- Read under any conditions- including bright sunlight
There are a number of devices available for purchase in Australia; not all facilitate the same E-book format.
Ipad -Apple http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ibooks.html
Kindle - Amazon.com
Eco Reader - Dymocks & Myer
Kobo - Borders/Angus & Robinson
Sony -Online
www.sonystyle.com/reader
Comparison sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_readers
http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix
www.sonystyle.com/reader
Comparison sites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_readers
http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/E-book_Reader_Matrix
(3) HANDHELD DEVICE: PHONE OR PDA
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or Smartphones which are capable of displaying text on a screen is also capable of being an e-book reader, but without the advantages of an electronic ink display. In order to read electronic books on a PDA or Smartphone, you will need a reader program (or “Application”).
Apple Iphone: Stanza application http://www.lexcycle.com/
PDA: http://www.mobipocket.com/en/DownloadSoft/default.asp?Language=EN
WHAT E-BOOK FORMATS ARE AVAILALE?
Most readers support several formats each. In a battle for dominance in the e-book market, Amazon released a closed Kindle format (AZW) that can only be read by the Kindle e-reader. Furthermore Kindle does not support ePub, the most interesting format for the rest of the world. More recently, however, Amazon released a Kindle app for tablet computers, including the Ipad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_formats
WHERE DO I PURCHASE E-BOOKS FROM?
Dymocks:
http://www.dymocks.com.au/VirtualStore/LandingPage.aspx?Store=Digital&Ne=10&N=4294967265
Pan Macmillan:
http://www.panmacmillan.com.au/ebooks.asp
Borders:
http://www.borders.com.au/ebooks/ebooks/45/
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/kindle-store-ebooks-newspapers-blogs/b/ref=sa_menu_ks2?ie=UTF8&node=133141011
Apple: (via Ibooks application)
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ibooks.html
Read without paper:
http://www.readwithoutpaper.com/
Ebooks.com
http://www.ebooks.com/
Blog with E-publishing news and reviews
http://bookbee.com.au/
WHERE CAN I DOWNLOAD FREE E-BOOKS?
Most e-book sites have free or reduced cost e-books.
Google Books:
Sony application
http://ebookstore.sony.com/google-ebooks/
Ipad compatible format
http://books.google.com/m
Project Gutenberg (out of copyright material)
http://www.gutenberg.org/
WHY DO WE NOT HAVE E-BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE LIBRARY?
There are currently only selected suppliers who offer E-books for library patron use including the software to “loan” titles to library patrons. It is restrictive to commit library resources to a specific e-book format until one has emerged as a standard.
WHAT IS DRM AND HOW DOES THIS IMPACT ON E-BOOK PROVISION?
Digital rights management (DRM) is a generic term for access control technologies that can be used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders and individuals to impose limitations on the usage of digital content and devices.
Electronic books read on a personal computer or an e-book reader typically use DRM restrictions to limit copying, printing, and sharing of e-books. E-books are usually limited to a certain number of reading devices and some e-publishers prevent any copying or printing. Some commentators believe that DRM is something that makes E-book publishing complex, particularly as different e-book reading programs use slightly different approaches to DRM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management
QUESTIONS:
How would you answer the following questions? (Please note there are no right or wrong answers, just things to think about).
1. Why don't you have e-books in the library?
2. Why do you still buy books when everything is going to be available on an e-book?
3. What advice can you give me regarding which E-reader device I should purchase?
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