This is not a post about libraries and ebooks but about ebook loaning for purchased titles. First let me state that I think the lending rules on the Kindle and Nook are complete rubbish. I mean really the selection is very limit and you can only lend an item one time and for only 14 … Continue reading Friends, Romans, Countrymen Lend Me Your Ebooks: Resources for Loaning & Borrowing Nook & Kindle Items
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eBooks and eReaders: There Can Be Only One
Sarah's recent post - Why I am a library traitor and love the Kindle got me thinking - WHY is she a library traitor? I know I know, but hear me out. I have a Kindle. I love my Kindle. You know what I do with my Kindle? I buy books, books I didn't check out … Continue reading eBooks and eReaders: There Can Be Only One
Will Libraries be Able to Loan the Nook and eBooks from Barnes & Noble?
Will Nook and Barnes & Noble play ball with libraries? Librarians have been trying to figure out a way to lend Kindle titles and Kindles since they were first available. But its complicated and Amazon hasn't given any indication they want to work with libraries. Yes there are libraries doing it but they do not … Continue reading Will Libraries be Able to Loan the Nook and eBooks from Barnes & Noble?
The Nook from Barnes & Noble – I Want One, Here’s Why
I'm more excited about the Nook than I have been about any other ebook reader. This might be the one that finally gets me to buy one. Why? 8 Reasons You Can Finally Love Ebook Readers (Thanks to Nook) from Gizmodo It's cost-effective even with Wi-Fi, native PDF support, an SD slot and that crazy … Continue reading The Nook from Barnes & Noble – I Want One, Here’s Why
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