Subject Guide
The future of reading?
This guide will help you navigate the world of e-books and e-readers. Find e-books from the Pace library, as well as sources for free e-books online. While the world of e-readers is constantly changing, this guide will also offer some reviews and advice on different devices for reading e-books.
What are ebooks?
An e-book (short for electronic book, also written eBook or ebook) is an e-text that forms the digital media equivalent of a conventional printed book, sometimes protected with a digital rights management system. E-books are usually read on personal computers or smart phones, or on dedicated hardware devices known as e-book readers or e-book devices. Many mobile phones can also be used to read e-books. [from Wikipedia]
Quick guide to ebook formats
- epubAn open e-book standard created by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). It features reflowable text, inline images and the ability to use Digital Rights Management (DRM) such as Adobe Digital Editions.
- azwAmazon's propietary DRM restricted format.
- pdfA document sharing format created in the early 90s. It is best for highly formatted content and has the ability to use Digital Rights Management (DRM) such as Adobe Digital Editions.
- mobiA format primarily designed for PDAs and older mobile devices. Also used on the Kindle.