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Posted at 7:42 am in Random,Sony eBook Readers
Today is Library Advocacy Day, and to celebrate that Sony has announced its Reader Library program to support public libraries as they grow their ebook collections. Through the program Sony will provide public libraries with training on digital reading devices and will contribute ereaders for use by library staff. Instructional materials for library patrons on the access and use of the digital holdings at their library will also be provided.
From the press release:
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.
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