Tuesday, 26 July 2011

Free eBooks & eBook lending

Free eBooks
I found this website that claims to have over 1 million free eBooks available. Have a look, it might be of value to you and our clients: http://openlibrary.org/

eBook Lending
This is a new development in our profession and the publishing industry. At some stage it will hit South Africa as well, so be prepared. For more info you can read the articles below:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703726904576192923709743108.html
http://gigaom.com/2011/06/16/the-state-of-the-e-book-lending-market/

Monday, 25 July 2011

25 July - Newsletter

APK LIBRARY NEWSLETTER - No. 1
Welcome back.
Welcome back after the winter holidays. I hope that you had an opportunity to rest after a very busy first semester.

The purpose of this newsletter is to provide you with information regarding new developments in the library. I hope that the information shared will equip you to have a better understanding of what is happening in other library departments and assist you in providing information to our clients.