I'm collecting information on current and planned uses of e-book devices in
museums.  By e-book devices I mean the (now-unavailable) Rocket eBook, and
the new RCA REB 1100 and Franklin eBookMan.

And what about e-books, i.e., electronic text that you can read online?  Any
plans or experiments in your museum?

The publishing industry is beginning to push e-books heavily, with access
available in a number of ways:  via computer, PDAs, and the devices listed
above.

I'm curious about whether museums have begun to think about and experiment
with e-books as a way to support staff and/or provide services to the
public.

Thanks in advance for information and, I hope, some examples.

Barbara Smith

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Barbara G. Smith,  Technology Officer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Room 802
Washington, DC 20506

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