Slow to Take on New Technologies

I am not one to jump in with both feet when it comes to technology. I instead take it slowly and wait until it pertains to my job before I explore the possibilities. I canter into technology, not gallop or run. I am trying to change that and hoping that this class will help me to do that. I am encouraged by the fact that some of the things that we are going to be doing I am familiar with. It makes this journey a little easier!

Having said that, I purchased an e-reader a few months ago with great trepidation. This was not easy for me because I love to have an actual book in my hands. I love to go back and re-read my favorites and love that they are not in perfect condition. My decision was not made because I have to have the latest in technology but because I am running out of room for books. I researched the available devices and choose the NOOK from Barnes and Noble. It helped that I could experiment with the device before I purchased it.

I was nervous when they handed me my purchase and I asked if the instruction manual was in the box and they said that it did not have one. I was told that is was so easy that it walks you through the steps that are necessary and the manual was available online if I really needed it. It was so shockingly simple to set up that I had to laugh at my first reaction. There were four books that were included free, classics but some of my favorites to get me started.

Once I started reading and experimenting with the different features, I was hooked on my NOOK within a day. It is easy to use, to read and portable. When I went on vacation, I took over 50 books with me and I did not need extra luggage to carry them! It is even compatible with OverDrive.

I see advantages to e-reader technology and the possibilities that they will provide in the future for libraries. Now we just need others to see those possibilities.