Sony Expanding Reader Library Program to Bring Next-Generation of Digital Reading to More Libraries

SAN DIEGO March 1, 2011 Reader Library Program

Phil Lubell

Kara Kohn

Components of the Reader Library Program include:

• An in-house training session for participating library staff developed by Sony.  This in-person session will cover digital reading formats, an overview of sources for digital materials, and training on Sony’s Reader digital reading devices.
• Sony’s Reader digital reading devices for use by library staff.
• Educational materials and informational bookmarks to provide patrons background on digital reading devices and eBook borrowing programs.

The next 30 participants in the Reader Library Program include:

• Rancho Bernardo San Diego, CA
• Laguna Hills, CA
• Denton, TX
• Utica, NY
• Colorado Springs, CO
• Mill Valley, CA
• Grand Junction, CO
• Park Ridge, NJ
• Mansfield, MA
• Kalamazoo, MI
• Moline, IL
• Dubuque, IA
• Succasunna, NJ
• McHenry, IL
• Orono, ME
• Mt. Vernon, NY
• Westborough, MA
• North Lake, WI
• Rockville
• Springville, UT
• Evansville, IN
• Howard, KS
• Asheville, NC
• Norman, OK
• Lancaster, OH
• Vidalia, GA
• Williamstown, KY
• Allentown, PA
• Hooksett, NH
• West Milford, NJ

www.sony.com/libraryprogram

libraryprogram@am.sony.com

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SOURCE Sony Electronics