The Handheld Librarian 7 conference will be held virtually next Wednesday and Thursday, August 15th and 16th. On day two, a 2-hour workshop on the state of the eReader is available. More information is below:
State of the eReader: This featured workshop will focus on the legal, ethical, and technical aspects of eReaders. The goal is to give librarians and library staff the broad info they need to help patrons access and manage mobile digital content. Discussion will include examples of effective eReader use in a variety of libraries and tips on creating accessible eBook and eReader collections.
Panelists:
- John Larson, Saint Paul Public Library
- Mary Minow, LibraryLaw.com
- Dawn Nelson, Osseo Area Schools
- Ken Petri, Ohio State University Accessibility Center
Moderator: Sue Polanka, Wright State University Libraries



