Library Advocacy Day from ALA Washington on Vimeo.
Sony has been the one ebook “consumer” ebook seller that has placed an emphasis on libraries. From the press release that just came out:
In recognition of Library Advocacy Day, Sony today unveiled the Reader Library program, a new initiative to support the work of public libraries as they expand and promote their eBook collections. The program provides public libraries with training on digital reading devices, educational materials to help readers learn about the eBooks and digital texts available to them through their local libraries, and digital reading devices for library staff use. …
The Reader Library program is open to public libraries with robust eBook lending programs. Program components include:
A training program for library staff developed by Sony. This one-time web-based session covers digital reading formats, an overview of sources for digital materials, and training on Sony’s Reader digital reading devices.
Sony’s Reader digital reading devices for use by library staff and educational materials to provide readers background materials on digital reading devices. Sony will begin the program with a handful of libraries nationwide to tailor educational materials that reflect the content and features of each library’s digital collection.
Bi-annual update sessions designed to keep libraries and their staff current with the latest developments in digital reading content, format and devices.
