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Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German academics who were known for their folklore and stories, which were gathered and published amongst the several collections of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Much like the two authors of this post, the Grimm’s…
On Thursday, October 13th Library Journal held its 2nd annual eBook Summit web conference. Paige Jaegar, the coordinator for School Library Services at Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES, not only attended this year’s conference, but she presented during it,…
There was a time when no one would want to be called a nerd or a geek, let alone outright admit to being one. In recent times, however, it has become acceptable and even desirable to claim the label. That…
Australian libraries with digital collections powered by OverDrive can now access more than 23,000 public domain titles for free through Project Gutenberg. The titles can be read in any EPUB-compatible software and transferred to EPUB-capable eBook readers, including the Sony…
The weather here in Cleveland, Ohio, is hitting triple digits, the humidity is so bad that you start to sweat if you even think about going in the yard and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. Welcome…
So you are ready to step forward into the digital age and jump on the eBook reader bandwagon. BUT you find yourself on a budget. What is a tech-lover to do? Well, late last year, Aluratek released the…
Today, we released updates for our Android and iPhone/iPad apps, which include many enhancements that users have requested. When you install the updated apps on your device, here’s what you will see:
OverDrive Media Console for Android (v2.2)…
The newest tablet to hit the market is the Motorola XOOM and I have to agree with other reviewers, it’s pretty impressive. But is it an iPad killer? Not right now and not in its current state.…
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is definitely more than just an eBook reader. It is a true tablet and the first to rival Apple’s iPad, at least that’s what other experts on the Internet are saying. As much as I…
Although there have been aspects of all the devices I have reviewed that I really like, Barnes & Noble’s NOOKcolor is the first one I think I might actually purchase. Or at least include in my letter to Santa…
