Ebooks
Minitex News articles tagged with "Ebooks" (42):
Ebooks Minnesota: Read Local
Ebooks Minnesota is an online ebook collection for all Minnesotans. The collection covers a wide variety of subjects for readers of all ages, and features content from our state's independent publishers, including some of our best literature and nonfiction.
Community Reading Platforms: Transforming Libraries, Impacting the Classroom
Minitex, State Library Services, a MN publisher, and two MN media specialists are teaming up for a free ALA-sponsored webinar on Ebooks MN. The session, “Community Reading Platforms: Transforming Libraries, Impacting the Classroom,” will happen Wednesday, August 2nd at 1 pm.
Meet Barb Fister, a Minnesota author using Pressbooks
Barb Fister is a local author who has published six books, two of which she self-published using Pressbooks: If Then Else, a YA novel , and Babel Fish Boullabaisse, a collection of essays. In this article, Barb explains why she chose Pressbooks out of all the self-publishing software that was available.
National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2016 Awards
National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2016 Awards
Project MUSE Announces New 2017 Ebook Collections
Project MUSE is pleased to announce that pricing for the 2017 MUSE book collections is now available.
November is National American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month.
In celebration of this month, here are a few titles from Ebooks Minnesota:
Print vs. Digital Books Infographic
Thanks to MetroBriefs for sharing a great infographic article about the future of books and the print vs. digital argument.
NISO Virtual Conference: E-Books
The growth of digital books in the broader market has slowed. But it has settled at a significant portion of the popular book market.
Self-Published Ebooks on the Rise
According to a recent Author Earnings report, there have been some interesting trends relating to the Big Five publishers and self-published authors.
Libraries (including Minitex) make ebooks easier
A recent Library Journal article announced the launch of a new ebook app from New York Public Library (NYPL) called SimplyE.