I first started investigating e-books many years ago when something called the "Rocket Book" came out. I think it was just a way to read books on your computer, but that was rather uncomfortable and didn't replace the joy of turning the page on a real book. As readers came out, they were bulky and very expensive. I bided my time, just investigating them, and feeling like I would be a sort of "library traitor" if I got one.
Lo and behold, one arrived for me under the tree last year, complete with a hot pink (my favorite color) soft case.
My Kindle was very easy to set up and easier even to spend money on with the click of a button. I enjoy reading books on it. It's only downside is that I like large print, (It's adjustable) so I end up turning the pages often. I also won't be able to use it with the Overdrive library program if it ever becomes available in our system, but with free books, special discounts, and self-restraint, I shouldn't end up spending thousands in Amazon each year!
For Thing #14 I used the Hathi Trust site to look up an old book as part of my research on my Great Aunt May, the first librarian in the family. I was able to find out her name was actually Mary C. Sherrard and one of the libraries she set up during World War I was at Ft. McPherson Georgia. The site was easy to use, searchable and easy to print from. This would make it easier for researchers to use old materials, especially since libraries are not doing Interlibrary Loan as much as they used to.
An Army Camp Library in Texas like the ones my Aunt May set up.
Wow, what a great post! How wonderful you were able to find something so personal! Love the photo -- where did you find it?
ReplyDeleteGreat use of tags and links, too!