20th
November
2007
Kindle: take 2
posted in technology, web 2.0 |
Yesterday, I posted on Amazon’s new e-reader–Kindle: crackling ignition of knowledge. However, today I came across the Reader’s Advisor Online blog post about the Kindle. I am linking to this post here, because it provides some helpful tips and resources for librarians:
What to Say When Your Patrons ask About e-books tomorrow (and they will)
This is an article well worth a read–preferably as a preventative measure to when you are faced with patrons who really are asking. Another good overview of the Kindle and its implications for libraries and users is provided by Tom Peters at the ALA TechSource Blog in a post entitled Kindling.
Note (added November 27): There has been some negative feedback regarding the Kindle’s design and features which potential purchasers should note; for an overview of features Amazon might want to consider fixing in the next iteration see Robert Scoble’s video review of the Kindle.
