Today I presented at the Argentine Library Association Conference about ebooks in US Libraries, thanks to an invitation from the American Embassy (in Buenos Aires) Information Resource Center.  I offered information about purchasing and accessing eBooks and about lending eReaders in libraries.  But, I learned quite a bit in return!  For example, no one who [...]

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Today I had my first glimpse of the Buenos Aires Book Fair (Feria del Libro).  I’ve never attended a book fair, so it was very exciting to see the rows and rows of publishers and other information providers with their booths and offerings.  It is similar to an ALA conference exhibit, but the focus here is [...]

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On Sunday I’m headed to Buenos Aires to attend the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, and in particular, the Argentine Library Association Annual Conference.  I’m very excited to have this opportunity to learn more about libraries, publishing and eBooks in Argentina and South America.  While there, I will be presenting a couple of session on [...]

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