Each week the number of blog posts and articles relating to eBooks, publishing, and eReaders is on the rise.  This week was no exception.  Articles I am linking to focus on the use of readers in elementary schools and higher ed and how fast/slow reading is on devices, future of publishing and business models, textbook costs, and the new SONY reader library program.

Kindle and iPad Books Take Longer to Read than Print [STUDY]

The Hub: business model of the future for books and libraries?

The future of publishing(?) – Inside Higher Ed (POD at it’s finest, sp)

Step Too Far on Textbook Costs? – Inside Higher Ed

Department of Justice Takes On Kindle On Campus

Departments of Education and Justice Announce Continuing Commitment to Accessible Technology for All Students | U.S. Department of Education

Amy Chow NYC School Librarian Talks eBooks

Sony Launches Reader Library Program

Many library patrons prefer books to gadgets