You may be asking yourself, "What happened to number 21???" During the time I have been working on Web 2.0 activities, I took a three-hour class on basic podcasting. I know we used software called Audacity, and I want to look over the class handouts before I write about podcasting. So, for tonight, I am putting #21 "on hold."
This evening, in addition to exploring the World EBook Fair site and Project Gutenberg, I also "Googled" e-books to see what else I could learn. After a bit of digging, I decided to search each site offering free e-books and downloads for "The Emperor's New Clothes." While I was able to find this selection in various formats and appearances on several sites, I am still wrestling with how I feel about the act of online reading.
Every single night before I go to sleep, I read in bed, and I don't think I would enjoy this nearly as much if I had to balance my laptop to do so. There is something very warm and inviting about holding a book in my hands while nestling in my bed.
Similarly, I find a great deal of satisfaction in holding a book in my hands while bringing it to life, so to speak, by reading the story aloud. I cannot envision a read aloud storytime involving my computer or laptop.
I don't mean to sound negative; I think my reaction to e-books would better be described as "lukewarm" at this time, but I'm working hard to keep an open mind.
The good news is that I don't feel as threatened by e-books as I did before I completed this activity. I don't think they will be replacing real live librarians in the near future.
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