Low literacy rates for adults can have wide-ranging effects on those around them. They may rely more heavily on government services; their children may not get that extra hand with schoolwork; their families may not get sufficient financial support.
But for the millions of adults with low literacy, the ability to read, write and speak English might offer them the most important opportunity of all: a chance to emerge from the shadows and participate as equals in society.
Amazon has introduced Kindle First, a program where customers can access Kindle books a month before their release date.
Story at Teleread
Walt Crawford is at in again. In a 140 character world he is busting out 34 pages of analysis and commentary.
Cites & Insights 13:12 (December 2013) available
The issue contains one essay:
Words: The Ebook Marketplace, Part 2 pp. 1-34
More on the last few years in the ebook marketplace, this time focusing on ebook pricing, ebook and ereader sales, software, the past and future, (intentional) humor, rights–not so much DRM as ebook readers’ rights, and a few miscellaneous pieces.
If you’re waiting for “ebooks and pbooks” (note and, not versus)…that’s coming in January 2014.
Note to members of AALL: Polls are now open for the 2013 AALL Executive Board election.
Hey #GWU students: Looking for a place to study off campus? @TheMelton suggests the @librarycongress pic.twitter.com/J4bdpfImR9
— GW University (@GWtweets) October 25, 2013
Saw this tweet about studying at the LOC. I think there is a somewhat involved process to gain access to the main reading room. Anyone have any details on this?
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