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Washington-Centerville Public Library’s eCollection Tutorials

Posted on July 15, 2013 by ebooksohiolibraries

It’s important to Washington-Centerville Public Library that a strong cohesive look was designed for the eCollection.  Because eBooks, eAudiobooks, and other digital content are becoming more important to patrons, it was decided that an overhaul in design was needed.  The … Continue reading →

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Information about choosing a tablet or eReader by Andrea Adkins

Posted on July 10, 2013 by ebooksohiolibraries

The following are used in classes as well as handed out to patrons as needed. Selecting an eReader PPT Selecting an eReader Handout Tablet Comparison Handout

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eBook handouts by Andrea Adkins

Posted on July 10, 2013 by ebooksohiolibraries

The following handouts are geared towards libraries using SEO Consortium’s Digital Catalog but applicable to all libraries using Overdrive. eReaders (for computers and eReaders except Kindle) Kindles (for all Kindles except Fire, use Tablet eBooks handout) Tablets (for Digital Tablets, Smartphones, iPod Touches/iPads)

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eBooks and Digital Rights Management by Andrea Adkins

Posted on April 23, 2012 by ebooksohiolibraries

Librarians for the foreseeable future will continue to be the front line for eReader and eBook questions from the public, we need to be informed of the general Digital Rights Management (DRM) issues with eBooks. The following are links to … Continue reading →

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More eBook Handouts

Posted on March 19, 2012 by ebooksohiolibraries

These are one-page instruction sheets on downloading from OverDrive for different devices from the Fairfield County District Library. Downloading to your Android Device Downloading to Your iPhone iPad or iTouch Downloading to Your Kindle Downloading to Your Kobo Downloading to … Continue reading →

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More E-Book Handouts

Posted on March 1, 2012 by ebooksohiolibraries

Here are some more sample handouts from the Twinsburg Public Library.  Handouts are in Word format. Downloadable Media Page – instructional handouts can be downloaded directly from the page (scroll down) Beginning With Your Kindle Beginning With Your Sony Wi-Fi … Continue reading →

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The Ins and Outs of E-Books

Posted on February 26, 2012 by ebooksohiolibraries

Here are links to the PowerPoint presentation and handouts for our 2012 OLC Chapter Conference presentations. Ins and Outs of Ebooks Resources The Ins and Outs of Ebooks PowerPoint Sample eMedia Troubleshooting Plan Twinsburg Public Library Downloadable Media Page Ohio … Continue reading →

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