Title The e-Reader — an Educational or an Entertainment Tool? e-Readers in an Academic Setting Authors Peter Ahlroos, Tritonia Academic Library, Vaasa, Finland Jonna Hahto, Tritonia Academic Library, Vaasa, Finland Source LIBER Quarterly (The Journal of European Research Libraries) Volume 21 (2012), No. 2 Abstract In this paper the authors will discuss a pilot project [...]
New Article: The e-Reader — an Educational or an Entertainment Tool? e-Readers in an Academic Setting
Filed by on February 11, 2012
eReaderLookup.com: Compare eReaders With New Interactive Database
Filed by on January 24, 2012
From Paul Biba at TeleRead.com The website is basically an ereader database and comparison engine. Its sole purpose is to allow people to quickly find and compare ereaders according to one’s needs. There is a fairly user friendly (according to feedback I’ve gotten so far) filter form on the home page that allows to play [...]
Reference: Buying An eReader: A Checklist
Filed by on December 5, 2011
New From OverDrive: eBook Device "Test Drive" Progam For Libraries
Filed by on November 22, 2011
From OverDrive’s Blog Post: Test Drive, a program for libraries to support demonstration and lending of eBook reading devices and tablets to their patrons. The program includes device recommendations and guidelines for setup, maintenance and support, as well as best practices for institutions that want to stock and lend eBook readers and tablets to patrons. Whether [...]
From IDC: Media Tablet and eReader Markets Beat Second Quarter Targets, Forecast Increased for 2011
Filed by on September 14, 2011
From an IDC News Release: Worldwide media tablet shipments rose by 88.9% on a sequential basis and 303.8% year over year in the second calendar quarter of 2011 (2Q11) to 13.6 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker. Based on this strong performance in the second [...]
New Research: Changing Demographics of Tablet and eReader Owners in the US
Filed by on September 8, 2011
Paul Biba at TeleRead alerts us to a study that was recently released by Nielsen looking the demographics of tablet and ereader owners in the USA. From the Nielsen Web Site: In the U.S., as recently as last Summer, tablet and eReader owners tended to be male and on the younger side. But according to [...]
eBooks: Kobo Comments on Liquidation of Borders With Facts About Company
Filed by on July 20, 2011
Borders has been one of Kobo’s partner in the U.S. Now, with the Borders liquidation underway here are highlights from a news release from Kobo trying to clear up some inaccurate info that is being reported. The management of Kobo, a global leader in eReading with over 4.2 million users in more than 100 countries [...]
iriver Will Release a Google eBooks-integrated eReader
Filed by on July 11, 2011
The iriver Story HD eReader will be released this coming Sunday at Target and on Target.com. From the Inside Google Blooks Blog: The iriver Story HD, which retails for $139.99, is slim and lightweight with a high-resolution e-ink screen and a QWERTY keyboard for easy searching. It includes over-the-air access to hundreds of thousands of [...]
"3M Reveals Its Plans for a Library-Specific Device"
Filed by on July 2, 2011
From a Good Reads Article by Mercy Pilkington: There’s been a lot of talk this week about 3M’s as-of-yet unveiled e-ink e-reader device, one that is intended for a highly specific market. Today, 3M’s Digital Business Development Leader Tom Mercer spoke to GoodEReader.com about 3M’s plans for their device, for the Discovery Terminal, and their [...]
