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E-Reader/E-Book Survey. February 2012 Vermont public libraries Amy Howlett, Vermont Department of Libraries. The survey. Conducted February 7 – 10, 2012 VALS public library listserv 95 of 150 libraries who routinely use VALS responded Survey posted at http://bit.ly/wSx6h6
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E-Reader/E-Book Survey February 2012 Vermont public libraries Amy Howlett, Vermont Department of Libraries
The survey • Conducted February 7 – 10, 2012 • VALS public library listserv • 95 of 150 libraries who routinely use VALS responded • Survey posted at http://bit.ly/wSx6h6 • Designed and compiled at Google Docs
Does the library have one or more eReaders? Most Vermont libraries are not using eReaders yet. Kindles or a mix of devices (including Kindles) are the most popular responses of libraries using eReaders.
How are libraries with eReaders using them? • Libraries with eReaders are circulating them, for the most part; four libraries only offer eReaders for use in house. Eight libraries haven’t decided yet how to use eReaders.
Where are libraries finding the eBooks they offer? • ListenUp Vermont is the big provider. ListenUp Vermont is available by subscription via membership in the Green Mountain Library Consortium.
For more information on the results, contact Amy Howlett at the Vermont Department of Libraries, Amy.Howlett@state.vt.us This publication is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency, through the Library Services and Technology Act.