What are e-books?
E-books are digital, onscreen versions of published books. They are downloadable to several devices including smartphones, computers, laptops, and e-readers.
There are several popular e-readers that are out on the market now. Maybe you received one as a gift or picked one up and now are unsure how to download books from the library. Perhaps you are still trying to figure out which e-reader is right for you.
There are several benefits to downloading e-books:
1. They are available 24/7 with internet access.
2. You can read where you want.
3. Convenient and portable.
4. Easy to download.
5. You can get e-books instantly.
6. They take up much less space.
7. They are environmentally friendly.
Comparisons: (need a library card to access reviews):
There are several popular e-readers that are out on the market now. Maybe you received one as a gift or picked one up and now are unsure how to download books from the library. Perhaps you are still trying to figure out which e-reader is right for you.
There are several benefits to downloading e-books:
1. They are available 24/7 with internet access.
2. You can read where you want.
3. Convenient and portable.
4. Easy to download.
5. You can get e-books instantly.
6. They take up much less space.
7. They are environmentally friendly.
Comparisons: (need a library card to access reviews):
- Go to the Rapid City Public Libraries webpage.
- Click on the Research/Databases tab.
- Under Consumer Information click on Consumer Reports.
- Search Consumer Reports for for "e-reader" or "tablet" to access reviews.
Your Guide to E-readers: Feel free to download
| ereaders_withtab_2012.pdf |
