Last year I asked which libraries were lending downloadable ebooks to their users.
During a workshop about ebooks today, a student asked me whether it is common for public libraries in Western Australia to lend out ebook readers, or to have some that they let the public use.
I knew of a few libraries, but it made me wonder how many libraries across Australia are doing this.
Is yours? Do you know of one?
If so, please share. Add to the comments on this post:
- library name
- library type
- device(s)
- if staff only , users in library only or lent out.
- (Extra points if you give a URL with further info).
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May 18, 2011 at 16:06
Yes, we do. At Victoria Park Library we have 2 kobo e-readers for loan since last Dec, very very very popular. We will be releasing ipad (the first edition). And yes, to take it home and use it for 3 weeks, just like the books/dvds etc.
May 18, 2011 at 16:20
Curses. No – ours (cockburn) doesn’t as of yet. But we’re working on it. As with seemingly every aspect it’ll be good to point to other libraries that are doing it to convince the powers that be that it’s a good idea.
May 18, 2011 at 16:44
Wodonga Library is about to start a pilot project with 6 Kobos.
May 25, 2011 at 21:12
The NCSU Libraries offers Amazon Kindle and Sony eBook readers for check out to NCSU students, faculty, and staff. Both have the same E Ink “Electronic Paper” reading screens and come with protective covers and USB cables.