Category Archives: e-books

Currently reading – blog roundup

Posted on November 11, 2010 by simonchamberlain

Shelf Check: the Social Physical Library: what can the physical library offer users, when they are increasingly getting content from the digital branch? Mashable: How to Promote Yourself on LinkedIn: some really good advice here. Now that I’ve caught up … Continue reading →

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Today’s reads: Instapaper; eBooks

Posted on October 9, 2010 by simonchamberlain

Everything I know about Instapaper, a concise and informative introduction to this tool, which enables you to save webpages for later reading, on a range of devices (via The Shifted Librarian). The Librarian is the Rockstar: David Lee King on … Continue reading →

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Today’s reads: Netflix; legal wastes of time; the future of the book

Posted on September 23, 2010 by simonchamberlain

There’s been an interesting debate on the use of Netflix in university libraries. First posted on TameTheWeb, this seemed like a great idea to me: the university can save money, and enable students and staff to access films and other … Continue reading →

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Latest on e-books: Amazon's Kindle

Posted on November 20, 2007 by simonchamberlain

So Amazon has announced a new e-book reader, the Kinble, to retail for US$400. As well as books, it will let users read blogs and newspapers. The most interesting feature is that the Kindle has wireless internet access, you can … Continue reading →

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