The State of E-Books in Public Libraries and Publishing

PLA Conference Webinar Series imageThe mercurial state of public libraries’ relationship with e-books and their publishers is not always an easy issue to understand. This one-hour, on-demand webinar features a discussion of the current state of e-books with regards to public libraries and the publishing industry. Points cover current and best practices as well as what will be coming down the pike.

This archived webinar was originally presented October 31, 2012, as part of the "PLA Conference Webinar Series: Three Top Programs from PLA 2012."

Running time: 54 minutes

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this on-demand webinar, participants will:

  • Understand the most recent developments between publishers and libraries
  • Be aware of the newest e-book readers and their functions
  • Have insight as to what the next six months might look like for public libraries in regards to e-books

Who Should Attend

All public library staff, in particular those involved in collection development and acquisitions

Instructor

Jessica E. Moyer is an assistant professor in the School of Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Moyer reviews fiction, audiobooks, reference books, and professional reading for Booklist. Moyer regularly speaks and conducts workshops on audiobooks, e-books and e-book readers, readers' advisory for all ages, and working with teen readers. More information is available at http://jessicaemilymoyer.pbworks.com.

 

Registration

Cost

As ALA transitions to a new, centralized eLearning site, PLA’s on-demand webinars are temporarily unavailable for purchase. If you’d like to purchase access to an on-demand webinar, please contact PLA at plawebinars@ala.org and we will follow up with you when these products are available on the new eLearning site. However, many of PLA’s on-demand webinars are free, each denoted with a green “Free!” icon below the title.

How to Register

Please note: As ALA transitions to a new, centralized eLearning site, this on-demand webinar is temporarily unavailable for purchase. If you’d like to purchase access to this on-demand webinar, please contact PLA at plawebinars@ala.org and we will follow up with you when this product is available on the new eLearning site.

Tech Requirements

To playback this on-demand webinar you should have either the latest version of Flash running on your computer, or use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Internet Explorer. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended..

We suggest that groups, especially larger groups, plan ahead to use an LCD/LED projector in the room to project the webinar recording. Groups will also want to have speakers capable of amplifying the webinar audio for the entire room.

Credits or CEUs

PLA does not award credit hours, or CEUs, for its on-demand webinars and cannot verify participation.

Contact

If you have questions or problems accessing a recording, send a message to plawebinars@ala.org, or call 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA.
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