Do agree that the need for an effective federated searching tool (that searches across multiple eBook and database sources and provides relevancy ranking) is essential for effectively including eBooks into the library research services?
Are there any existing library services you are willing to give up in order to find the staff and money needed to take on the requirements outlined in AASL's 21c standards? If so, which ones?
Do you feel that the paper-based nonfiction books in your local collection is adequately used to warrant the "opportunity costs" associated with its ongoing maintenance and storage requirements?
Do you feel technology can improve upon the paper books "vertical" reading experience -- that is, an immersive, linear reading experience that fully connects the reader to the author's story, insights and/or argument?
Do you feel school libraries are nearing the point (or are already there) where we need to change our "underlying strategy and processes" in order to meet the challenges we face in this 21st century?
The central "thesis" to my presentation is that we can't gain the transformative benefits of eBooks without making a serious commitment to a digital approach. At the very least this entails a drastic reduction of physical materials (to free up floor space) and a commitment to think digital first, paper second (potentially freeing up staff time). What do you think?
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