Sentences with phrase «as library readers»

VolunQuest invites foreign residents and visitors to participate as library readers in the primary public schools.

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As an avid reader, I always felt comfortable in libraries; but this library felt like the queen of them all.

• Educational institutions must provide auxiliary aids, such as readers in school libraries or interpreters for the deaf.

Pythagoras's enrolment as a reader at the library of Alexandria some 200 years after his death (6 September, p 29)...

Her approach is simple yet provocative: affirm the reader in every student, allow students to choose their own books, carve out extra reading time, model authentic reading behaviors, discard timeworn reading assignments such as book reports and comprehension worksheets, and develop a classroom library filled with high - interest books.

Your boards will come in handy for me to come up with something new as a Paws 2 Read therapy team (going to libraries to encourage young children reading to therapy animals) for struggling readers.

For instance, in March 2012, nearly 60 percent of readers browsed — defined as exploring the catalog without a targeted search term — public library ebook collections to discover new content.

Think of Goodreads as a large library where authors and readers can wander and see everyone's bookshelves, reviews, and ratings of their favorite (or least favorite) books.

The Digital Editions reader is a bare - bones, stripped - down version of Adobe's standard Reader product (eg, it has no collaboration features) and is operated with simple controls that are optimised for basic reading tasks such as page turning, scrolling, changing the size of typefaces, and organising ebooks into a «library» for easy storage and retrreader is a bare - bones, stripped - down version of Adobe's standard Reader product (eg, it has no collaboration features) and is operated with simple controls that are optimised for basic reading tasks such as page turning, scrolling, changing the size of typefaces, and organising ebooks into a «library» for easy storage and retrReader product (eg, it has no collaboration features) and is operated with simple controls that are optimised for basic reading tasks such as page turning, scrolling, changing the size of typefaces, and organising ebooks into a «library» for easy storage and retrieval.

First Chapter Plus publishes and distributes a monthly e-catalog, which includes the first chapters of print and digital books, mp3 clips of audio books plus all the essential information to thousands of opt - in subscribers such as libraries, book stores, media, readers, bloggers, and reviewers.

The Axis 360 Browser Reader will allow public and school libraries can utilize web ‐ access terminals as ebook reading stations so library patrons do not need to bring their own devices to read e-books at the library.

For so many BookPage readers, the library is a very special place, and summer reading is something we look forward to as much as a vacation itself.

As readers of eBooks continue to expand their reading preferences, they may find that their library or school doesn't offer digital audiobooks or videos.

That means the December issue of BookPage is officially available (although I spied it at the library as early as November 26)-- and you can start dog - earring our gift guide for readers.

1) Bootup 2) Showcase more of the drawing app 3) demonstrate edge to edge writing functionality 4) give you a sense of our new library screen 5) show you the pre-loaded apps we have on the unit such as ES FILE Explorer, Moon + Reader and EZPDF Reader 6) fire up said apps and show off reading 7) show you the stock PDF Reader and EPUB / MOBI Reader

As part of the program, a leading panel of library and publishing experts will discuss the best ways that libraries can bring together authors and readers in the digital age.

With Kindle's Cloud Reader, you can sync your entire library just as you can on your Kindle reader or any its other smartphone and tabletReader, you can sync your entire library just as you can on your Kindle reader or any its other smartphone and tabletreader or any its other smartphone and tablet apps.

This practice of windowing has attracted strong criticism from librarians culminating in the national lobby group taking out a full page advert in Sweden's biggest national newspaper slamming the practice, and criticising publishers for mercantile behaviour and failing to see libraries as strategic partners in reader and audience development for their books.

The project focused on the idea of the physical library space as a destination for readers and tested a proposition for in - library access to a wide range of digital reading and reading - related content.

How about connecting local authors with library patrons who want to volunteer as beta readers or proof - readers?

I like the Nook better than the Kindle (my deciding reason being that the Nook works with the library ebooks and Kindle doesn't), ergo that is what I bought, and all books should be available for Nook (and Sony and Kobo and the oodles of other readers half the world's never heard of) just the same as for Kindle.

With your help, libraries around the globe have a bright future as the nexus where writers, readers and authors come together to create, celebrate and enjoy books.

Without prompting, the same kind of reader is unlike to partake of the virtual book clubs on platforms such as Goodreads, especially if a library system has not localized the digital clubs (check out the Bexar BiblioTech E-Book Club within Goodreads).

Readers» Favorite's book reviews and book awards have been accepted into this database, which provides our authors with exposure to thousands of library professionals, educators and students, as well as a large number of publishers and book - sellers.

According Adler, their goal is to make Scribd's service «as simple as possible on the reader side — like being in the world's largest library.»

I love libraries, both as a reader and an author.

My verdict is that a connected e-book reader was what the world needed, and as long as Amazon's library expands to encompass every book I want to read, I see no reason why I should be upset that I have to buy it from them.

Readers» Favorite's book reviews and book awards have been accepted into this database, which provides our authors with exposure to thousands of library professionals, educators and students as well as a large number of publishers and book sellers.

Temporary solution: Can I as a reader donate my e-book to the library.

As a prolific reader (I have over two thousand books in my digital library acquired in the last five years) I would say that 98 % of the books I buy are written by self - published authors.

And with smartphones going for as little as $ 20 used, libraries really ought to experiment with giving them away to suitable cash - strapped readers if they're gung ho enough and the right apps and connections exists.

This is sort of a big deal because KoReader brings a whole lot to the party... like 2 column landscape, night mode, Kobo's * complete * control over the ebook experience (as you say in the video) within KoReader, * very * easy ebook organization (KoReader understands folders so organizing a library is trivial) AND a * much * better PDF reader with text reflow.

Unlike many digital library products, Capstone is not pretending that a digital book is the same as a print book — the license allows multiple readers to check out the book at the same time.

This partnership opportunity offers competitively priced ebooks to avid digital readers as well as helping patrons feel good about their reading purchases, as they help the patrons» own libraries with each click.

Overdrive does have a number of major companies still supporting ebook lending such as; Random House, HarperCollins, John Wiley, Harlequin Romance, Kensington, Perseus, Sourcebooks, Scholastic, Chronicle, among others, and hundreds of their best - selling authors strongly support and are partnering with OverDrive to build stronger connections to library eBook readers.

Unlimited Ebooks gives readers the ability to download as many books as you want from an extensive online library.

They have a number of customized apps on the home screen, such as a library, e-book reader and digital bookstore.

The format, which allows readers to not only read on PCs and Macs as well as portable devices through Zinio dedicated apps but also supports multiple - user simultaneous checkouts, lets lending libraries select a portfolio of titles as well as a subscription based on different services offered.

Inaugurated by Sir Robert Swan, who has the unique distinction of being the first to set foot on both poles, the ebase serves as a digital library that is equipped with computers and tablet devices where local readers can visit to surf the net, watch videos, or read books.

Once a reader eventually locates a book of interest, affiliate sales options are given, as well as information on borrowing the ebook from the user's local public library.

A number of industries and reading sectors, including the hospitality industry and public and academic libraries, have already turned to widespread digital access to support their customers, and this partnership can serve as a model for bridging local, state, national, and international coverage for digital readers.

An avid reader all her life - as a child, she was the proud winner, several years running, of the summer reading program at her local library - she still firmly believes... (more)

It is supported by its own library touted as the «YouTube» of eBooks where both amateur and professional writers can share content by uploading their published and unpublished works for readers to download, and there are tons of fiction short stories, fantasies, science fiction, romance, etc., that you won't find in Kindle or Nook sites.

So tell us, authors: Do you see this as a way to sell more books by making sure your print readers are carrying you around in their digital library, too?

As a READER, one of the things I loved about the program was the fact that books in the Kindle Scout library were well edited and had great to excellent plot lines.

The company will distribute 14 new Lorimer Children & Teens books for reluctant readers in both library - bound and paperback formats this fall, as well as the publisher's backlist.

I think paper is coming back as a preferred format for serious readers and never stopped being important to libraries.

The Sony PRS - T2 offers some features that the Kobo ebook readers do not, such as adding handwritten notes and markup, being able to download free ebooks from the library directly, physical buttons, and PDF support is much better.

Overall, the Kindle for PC app is a decent free ebook reader, with access to the most comprehensive library of ebooks on the planet, and a lot of free ebook titles as well (here's a free ebook by Robin Hobb).

This study highlights the continuing need to improve the library eBook experience, not only from apps but from our catalogs, using APIs to provide as few clicks and the most direct experience from the library's site as possible, so that all our readers can get content as easily as possible.