EBOOKS in EDUA Comparison of Current Models

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The market is exploding

A variety of models existNew options are constantly being developed

eBooks

Overdrive

BrainHive

Follett Shelf

Axis 360

Mackin Via

SEBCO

Storia

Individual Publisher

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Overdrive•Website

• Think: “Subscription”

• Access via Media Console

• 2 part fee:―50% Annual Service Fee

―50% Purchase of Titles

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Overdrive

Popular books

eBooks and audiobooks

Can separate by age

Works with most devices

Do not own

Expensive

Annual cost

Cannot migrate

BrainHive•Website

• “Pay-Per-View” of eBooks

• Each click = $1

•Can set a “do not exceed” amount

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BrainHive

No fees

Huge catalog

Simultaneous access

Can opt to buy

Do not own

Cannot download/migrate

No money, no access

Not available on Kindle

Follett Shelf• Website

• Can keep purchased eBooks• Fine print: eBooks only

accessible via FollettShelf

• Focus on educational titles

• Access via library catalog/web, or app

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Follett Shelf

“Own” books “forever”

No fees

eBooks and audiobooks

Simultaneous access available

Access to many publishers

Simultaneous access = expensive

Cannot migrate

Login required

Axis360• Website

• “True” ownership (credit to migrate to a new system)

• Fine print: The other vendor must accept the credit

• Uses Blio eReading software

• Can download in multiple formats (ePub/PDF)

• ADA compliant

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Axis360

Own” books “forever”

Migration is possible

Can download

eBooks and audiobooks

Access for most devices

Works with assistive tech

One time setup fee

Fewer titles than Overdrive

May involve hidden fees (iPad voice)

Mackin Via• Website

• Integrates eBooks and databases (even prior purchases)

• Many educational features:• Highlight/Notes

• Citations

• Can create groups

• Can search/browse by subject

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Mackin Via

Features support educational use

“Own” books “forever”

No annual fees

Can download

Access for most devices

No audiobooks available

Fewer titles than Overdrive

Variety of DRM to manage (publisher dependent)

SEBCO•Website

•All simultaneous access, all can be downloaded without deletion

•Multiple book types (interactive/hybrid)

•Access via website/app

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SEBCO

Own books forever

All books are simultaneous access

Can download, no deletion

Many publishers

One-time setup fee ($50)

Titles can be expensive—interactive books average $50/title per building

Storia• Website

• Scholastic Platform = 60% Scholastic, 40% other publishers

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• Working toward 50/50

• Access ONLY via Storia eReading app• Limits access on

devices other than PC or tablets

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Storia

“Own” books “forever”/ Can download

Read aloud/interactive features

Includes student management system

No access on Mac (yet)

All single user

Access restricted to Storia app

•No web-based access—only for PC/Mac/Tablets

Individual Publishers

• Some publishers host their own eBooks

• A few examples:―Marshall-Cavendish

―Capstone

• Each one has different rules/features

Individual Publishers

Can shop around—not locked into one service

Rarely involve subscription fees

DRM is not streamlined

Multiple publishers = multiple platforms

Limited to a single publisher

Ownership ModelSubscription

Model

Bigger variety

More flexibility

Higher cost

Potential loss of collection

Fewer choices

Less flexibility

Cost varies

Own books “forever”

There is no perfect solution…yet.

Before You Buy:

•What is most important to you?

• Use this chart as a guide:

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References“With Axis 360, Baker & Taylor Establishes a Foothold in the Ebook Distribution Market.” The Digital Shift, 2012, March 7. Retrieved from:

http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/03/ebooks/with-axis-360-baker-taylor-establishes-a-foothold-in-the-ebook-distribution-market/

“BrainHive Frequently Asked Questions.” BrainHive, n.d. Retrieved from:http://www.brainhive.com/Pages/FAQ.aspx

“eBooks for K-12 Schools.” Overdrive, Inc., n.d. Retrieved from:http://www.overdrive.com/Solutions/Schools/K12/SDL/

“Follett Shelf FAQs.” FollettShelf. Follett, n.d. Retrieved from:http://www.aboutfollettebooks.com/faqs.cfm.

"Purchase or Lease? Options for School Library eBook Acquisition." K-12 Digital Decisions. Follett, n.d. Retrieved from: http://www.k12digitaldecisions.com/purchase-or-lease

Thank you to:Susan LeBlanc, DCMO BOCES School Library System Director

Diana Wendell, Madison-Oneida BOCES School Library System Director

Candace Portzer, Questar III BOCES School Library System Director

Claudio Salomone, SEBCO

Regina Yeager, Follett

Hugh Ahern, Mackin

Bonnie Fredenburg, Storia/Scholastic

Contact Information:Nicole Waskie-Lauraa

Email: nwaskiel@btboces.orgTwitter: @nwaskielaura

Tutorials: http://broometiogasls.wordpress.com

Broome-Tioga BOCES School Library System: http://bit.ly/WyaUgL