The Digital Reading Business Division of Sony Electronics has unveiled a new initiative to support the work of public libraries as they expand and promote their ebook collections. The programme, launched in recognition of Library Advocacy Day, provides public libraries with training on digital reading devices, educational materials to help readers learn about the eBooks and digital texts available to them through their local libraries, and digital reading devices for library staff use.
The Reader Library programme is open to public libraries with robust ebook lending programmes. Programme components include a training programme for library staff developed by Sony. This one-time web-based session covers digital reading formats, an overview of sources for digital materials, and training on Sony's Reader digital reading devices. Sony will begin the programme with a handful of libraries nationwide to tailor educational materials that reflect the content and features of each library's digital collection. Bi-annual update sessions are designed to keep libraries and their staff current with latest developments in digital reading content, format and devices.
Sony's Readers are reportedly compatible with the industry-standard formats in which libraries offer their digital collections. Therefore, consumers can readily borrow perennial favourites and new releases from their local library's collection.
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