Crash Course in eBooks

Everything you need to know about eBooks is explained in this holistic guide to a new world of readingfrom selection and curation of an eBook collection to training and support for staff and patrons.EBooks are a must for today''s libraries making this introduction indispensable for those who have yet to delve into the ever-expanding universe of downloadable material. This crash course is an easy-to-use hands-on approach that will simplify the decision and implementation processes. It introduces you to eBooks and eReading and covers the many issues surrounding eBooks in circulating libraries including technology acquisition and training. You''ll learn how to launch a program what to buy how to let your public know you''ve added eBooks to your collection and how to circulate the materials. The guide will also help you with decisions like vendor selection how many eBooks to purchase which delivery platforms to employ how best to offer access and licensing agreements. Chapters can be consulted as stand-alone overviews of key areas or the book can be used as a source of holistic instruction. While it will be especially useful to small or rural circulating libraries including public libraries school libraries and specialty libraries that may have a small staff responsible for all aspects of library service tips on things like promoting an eBook collection are pertinent to enhancing any collection.