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eBooks
and You(th)
Building and Promoting eBook Collections in
Youth Services
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Hello there.
• Amy Holcomb
• Youth Technology Librarian
• Northbrook Public Library
• Twitter: tulipsfromputin
• Tumblr: tulipsfromputin
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Let's talk about eBooks.
• It's been happening.
• It's kind of a big deal.
• Several ways to get eBooks.
• Don't forget about devices and apps.
• Promoting eBook services.
• Training your staff.
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eBooks. It's been happening.
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What's the big deal?
• Scholastic Report - Usage Is Up
o 46% in 2012 vs. 25% in 2010 (9-17 year olds)
o 50% of frequent readers would read more if greater
access to ebooks was available
o 1 in 4 boys read ebooks for fun
o 80% of ebook readers still read print books for fun
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What's the big deal?
• Digital literacy
• Balance with print
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Ways to offer eBook services.
• General collection
• Subscription services
• Devices and apps
• Readers' Advisory
• Programming
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Accessing eBooks in the collection.
• OverDriveo MyMediaMall
o BooksOnDemand
• 3M Cloud Library
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Subscription services.
• BookFlix
• One More Story
• TumbleBooks
• StarWalk
KidsMedia
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Devices and apps.
• Preloaded, circulating tablets or eReaders
• Book specific apps
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Barnyard Dance by Sandra Boynton.
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Bookboard.
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Promote your services.
• Get in the habit at the desk
• Take time to demo
• Dedicate a computer or tablet station for in-
library use of subscription services
• Put bibliographies on your website, social
media
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Programming can open the door.
• Primary Time+o Skokie Public Library
• Tablet Taleso Santa Clara County
Library District
• Book Discussion
Groups
• Writing Groups
• Tech classes
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All things considered.
• eBooks are awesome
• Kids want to read them
• Libraries can offer them
• Librarians can promote them
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You can do it!
Yes you can!
You can do it
Librarians!