augmented reality

Ebooks are hot, and libraries are noticing.

The public library conversation about ebooks is also heating up. Unfortunately, much of the conversation ignores a critical factor that makes ebook lending problemmatic. That factor is not luddism, but the simple fact that, for libraries, ebook economics doesn’t make sense…

I was initially dead set against using or owning an electronic reader device. I ended up caving in and buying a Kindle as I was looking for a way to minimize and simplify my book collection. An e-reader makes logical sense for so many reasons when compared to physical books. The space issue alone makes it a better choice not to mention that most books are cheaper than their counterparts.

I however am not always ruled by logic and regardless of “reasoning” tend to follow my heart. It is for this reason that my Kindle tends to lay untouched on a shelf surrounded by piles of books waiting to be read. You see, logic says that e-readers are the best choice but my heart and hands still think otherwise.