There are plenty of opportunities to check out what’s new in digital content at ALA this week.
Headed to the Exhibits Opening Reception Friday night?
Take time to thank publishers who have recently started or expanded ebook sales to libraries. We are now able to get favorites like Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Abrams, booth 0713) Ranger’s Apprentice (Penguin, 0930) and A Wrinkle in Time (Macmillan, 0624).
Stop by to see what’s new in digital services, like OverDrive’s eReading Room for Kids (1723) and National Geographic Kids from Gale (0707).
On Saturday, the Digital Content Working Group Program will focus on how libraries and authors can work together in the digital age. (1:00-2:30 PCC-201C)
At Sunday’s Masters Session, ReadersFirst members, including ALSC-er Michael Santangelo, will present their new Guide to Library E-Book Vendors and talk about efforts to improve library users’ experience. (11:45-12:30 PCC-202B)
Later Sunday afternoon, check in with the ALSC Collection Management Discussion to get the unvarnished truth on how things are working for libraries around the country. (4:30-5:30 PCC-119A)
Finally, at the Youth Media Awards on Monday morning, you can be excited about all the winners, and be even happier knowing that new digital copies will be on your e-shelves and within hours.
Know of more great opportunities at Midwinter? Please share them in the comments!
Rachel
This month’s blog post by Rachel Wood, ALSC Digital Content Task Force (virtual committee)
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