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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

ALA TechSource free webinar, "Introducing the Book as an iPad App"

iPads are everywhere. Some publishers are experimenting with a new kind of book, published as an app. These books are distinct from the mostly-text ebooks you might read with the Kindle or Nook apps. Drawing from all the functionality of the iPad platform, creators may extend the book, presenting a new immersive experience for readers. As hybrids mixing elements of film, videogames, and social media in with the text traditional to the book, this new kind of book challenges the notion of what a book is. For librarians, they offer new opportunities in evaluation, selection, and services. Join in this free 60-minute webinar on July 23 and:

* See demos of fiction and nonfiction titles, including children's books and graphic novels
* Discuss the qualities of a delightful reading experience
* Ask some questions about what these changes might mean for readers, libraries, and publishers
* Spark ideas for creative programs and services that you can offer in your library related to iPad book apps.

Nicole Hennig is Head of the User Experience Group for the MIT Libraries. Her expertise includes user experience studies, mobile web, mobile apps and the user experience of e-reading

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