Do/Will mediums affect genre/factors?
I believe this is dependent on the age of the user and depending on if they enjoy "print" books or utilizing their e-reader. Unfortunately, technology has a huge impact on how a person feels. I help those coming into CDPL with e-book & e-audio book issues. Often, the person hasn't checked to see if the device they purchased is compatible with the e-books (Blio e-reader ap). Thus, people often purchase a device that isn't accessible with the library's free books. This upsets the person greatly - needless to say! Luckily, our CDPL patrons can go to Lafayette & get a card & then use their e-book reader services too - this helps cut cost (versus purchasing every book.)
I don't personally think "holding" a book changes the knowledge of a genre - but, turning the pages quickly to find out what happens is always fun -- hearing the wheeeeck of the page and knowing something exciting might happen - how fun is that?!?!
Ironically, I'm a girl who doesn't pick up a book if I don't like the looks of a cover - so, for those who pick a book without "seeing" a cover seems weird. I'd be so lost on what to choose!
I've only liked 1 audio book because I read with MUCHO enthusiasm - & most narrators aren't as goofy & entertaining as me. There is a rendition of the New Testament which I believe is read by James Earl Jones ... now, this BOOMING narration is wonderfully entertaining & allows me to "picture" bible events easily. So, to me, this a huge appeal - but, it could drive someone else bonkers!
A downloadable audio book would be more appealing to me (if I chose to listen) because it could be taken everywhere! But, I know there are certain people who go thru hours and hours of Books on CD and get bummed out until the new releases arrive!
I do think it is absolutely wonderful that e-readers can be altered in font size, background colors, etc. This is wonderful for the visually impaired. Changing font to a LARGE size seems like it would make the pace slow down because there would be a constant need to "flip" the page. This would drive me crazy - but, I would LOVE the light-up feature. But, running out of battery life would be horrible! Thus, also, large print books are costly and heavy for the older patrons. One example I can think of where an e-book would be spectacular is when flying (traveling) because carrying 13 print books would be heavy & probably cost extra in luggage. With an e-device = problem solved!
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I'm a simple girl! I do love print books! But, recently at a tennis tournament I didn't take a book and there was a 4 hour break so I downloaded a book to my I phone & finished it before I arrived home -- which helped since the trip home was in the dark!
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