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All Digital Library Now Open to the Public
Nation's first bookless public library system opens
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In addition to its digital collection, they also have - 48 computer stations, 10 laptops, 600 ereaders, and 40 tablets. The ereaders can be checked out for 14 days. This is the future and more of these libraries are sure to pop up. |
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01-10-2014, 08:24 PM | #2 |
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That's very interesting
As you say they've so far chosen not to go with Overdrive, and have very few ebooks. But, it's a start!! Any mention of on-line only access to the catalogue? |
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01-10-2014, 08:36 PM | #3 |
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Ahh the word 'remote' might help
Any mention of on-line remote access? |
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01-10-2014, 09:13 PM | #6 |
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Aren't all three of those entirely cloud-based services? I've been fearing that things are heading this way (since I don't choose to go wireless much).
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I think this is great for residents. I am envious. My library has many ebooks, but not a single cookbook.
I'm sure they will add titles as funds become available. My county library started with 6,000 ebooks and I don't know how many audiobooks. They seem to always have new ones, but mostly, I'm happy to say, more sci fi than they used to get in paper form. Last edited by Tarana; 01-10-2014 at 11:33 PM. |
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Well I signed up! Was Free! But now that I found a book it wants to Text me.... so now I am Lost????
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I wouldn't worry about it. There's plenty of room for both types of libraries - traditional and all-digital. Last edited by tubemonkey; 01-11-2014 at 05:12 PM. Reason: to clarify incorrect statement |
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I'm sure this will be corrected soon. Edit: Just so that I'm clear. This was a test and I won't use the library. Last edited by Fbone; 01-11-2014 at 02:39 AM. |
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I will sign up, thanks.
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01-11-2014, 10:38 AM | #15 |
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Huh?
[QUOTEThe nation’s first all-digital, book-free public library system has opened in San Antonio, with patrons lining up to peruse on online catalog on Apple touch screen computers and check out books on e-readers.][/QUOTE] If they are "book-free" (I assume that means no books), how can they check out books? |
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