If librarians truly wish to be where the user is and to be user-centric, they need to be present in those spaces that users are. Embedded librarianship is a major focus for the future for the profession. The physical library will continue to provide a place for research, for study, and for group work. But, with the dramatic increase in electronic resources and technological capabilities, bringing the library and the librarian to the user, wherever they are-office, laboratory, home, or even on their mobile device-is at the forefront of what it means to be embedded.
What if you weren't constrained by the old rules about textbooks? What if you could mix and match content for course packs from an ever-expanding content library along with your own materials and articles from the web? What if you could then distribute these new course materials in print or eBook, all while saving your students money? Well, now you can."
Thousands of libraries across the United States offer digital lending for Kindle devices. Read on to see how you can enjoy the benefits of free library books on your Kindle.
Just like you can check out physical books from your local library, at over 11,000 public libraries you can also check out ebooks for use on your Kindle. It's simple, free, and best of all there's no risk of late fees because the digital books simply expire the day they are due.
I am an educational technologist and support teachers in ICT integration in South Africa. I also facilitate teacher professional development training, write m and e-learning material and oversee a few online PD teachers communities. Passionate about learning and sharing.