• defining e-books and understanding how they work;
• where e-books are available and how are they delivered and distributed;
• how e-books are used in libraries—in physical branches, digital branches, library websites and in classrooms;
• the current issues relating to e-books in libraries and what you need to know to be prepared for the future.

eCourse outline

About the Instructor

Mirela Roncevic is an independent writer, editor and content developer recognized for spearheading a number of initiatives in the LIS field, including the overhaul of reference coverage in Library Journal. She has also managed publications of LIS books and newsletters and developed free online resources for librarians, including . At the forefront of the e-book revolution since its infancy, she managed Library Journal's first e-book reviews column in 1999 and is a consultant for e-content producers, advising them on positioning their products in libraries while working closely with librarians. Editor of The Library Journal Guide to E-Reference Resources, she authored a recent issue of 91´«Ã½ TechSource’s Library Technology Reports on e-book platforms in libraries and is co-editor of 91´«Ã½ Editions' new journal . Follow her on Twitter .

Registration for this 91´«Ã½ Editions facilitated eCourse, which begins on April 7, can be purchased at the . Participants in this course will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection for online message board participation, viewing online video, listening to streaming audio (MP3 files), and downloading and viewing PDF and PowerPoint files.

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