Think the public library system is the last stronghold for paper books? Think again. Thirty libraries across 17 states have taken Sony up on its Reader Library program. Announced over the summer, the program is designed to train libraries on eBook readers (specifically those manufactured by Sony, naturally).
Cities with participating libraries include Brooklyn, NY; San Diego, CA; Scottsdale, AZ; Springfield, MO; Denver, CO; Omaha, NE; and Princeton, NJ.
In-house training is aimed at teaching librarians and patrons more about eBooks and eBook readers. Staff will be shown how to perform patron demonstrations with the devices, and digital borrowing programs will be set up through Sony.
Training will begin over the next few weeks and will include a bi-annual “update session designed to keep participating libraries and their staff current with latest developments in digital reading content, format and devices.”
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