There are many innovative new books that are being published as individual apps (instead of plain text ebooks), taking advantage of the multi-touch interface and multimedia capabilities of the iPad.

 

In this workshop, you'll become familiar with specific book apps in several categories (fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and graphic novels), and learn how these apps are enabling learning and creativity.

 

This workshop is for you if…

• You're curious about book apps, but haven't had the time to sit down and try the ones you're interested in.
• You're not sure how apps might enable learning and you're worried about the lack of access to information for all, with a possible widening of the digital divide.
• You just got an iPad or other mobile device and you're being asked to support the use of iPads in your organization.
• You want ideas and inspiration for ways you can lead your community in creative uses of apps.
• You are responsible for designing innovative programming in your library.

 

This workshop is appropriate for librarians from all types of libraries, especially school, public, and academic libraries.

 

We’ll discuss:

• the future of the book and what these formats mean for reading and learning.
• the qualities of a delightful reading experience – and what should we as librarians be advocating for?

 

You’ll leave with a better understanding of this new format and be familiar with some of the best book apps currently available. You’ll get ideas for creative programs and services that you can offer in your library related to book apps. You’ll also get a list of resources for further study and a bibliography of recommended book apps.

 

This webinar will be delivered via SEFLIN Connect. Log-in information will be emailed approximately one week before the course.

 

Presented by: Nicole Hennig
Nicole Hennig is an independent user experience professional, teaching and inspiring educators and librarians about mobile technologies and the user experience of e-reading. She worked for the MIT Libraries for 14 years, first as webmaster and then as head of the user experience department. She is the winner of several awards, including the MIT Excellence Award for Innovative Solutions.

 

Registration deadline:  05/28/2015

 

Staff from Florida libraries may register for this workshop at no charge. Priority will be given to SEFLIN members. Non-members will be placed on a waiting list and added as space permits after the registration deadline.

 

Non-Member Registration Form