Vancouver Public Library spokeswoman Jean Kavanagh said the library issued nearly 18,000 new cards between 2008 and 2009, and while a new branch and new children's memberships have helped drive those numbers up, she believes the e-books are largely responsible.
"There are 5,500 downloadable e-books and we're getting more all the time," she said. "I mean, it really is an area that people are interested in."
Kavanagh said the library is providing training to its staff so they can answer questions about the electronic materials. Training sessions for the public are also being considered.
The West Vancouver Memorial Library is the first Lower Mainland library to offer Kindles on loan, a service they started in July.
The Kindle waiting list has more than 100 names on it, which means it could be a year and a half before borrowers get their hands on the electronic reader.
Deb Hutchison Koep, deputy director of the West Van library, said they’ve just ordered six more Kindles to try to keep pace with the demand.
Knopf Books for Young Readers is publishing its first enhanced e-book, a tie-in edition of Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen. The publication marks the first foray any Random House imprint has made in publishing an enhanced e-book for the children's market. The e-book will be available on August 10 for $14.99, leading up to the August 27 release of the film, which is directed by Rob Reiner.
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