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9/13/2013 <br />2013 Board Issues/Challenges <br />The role of libraries in general <br />Impact of ebooks and web on library use/role <br />Keeping up with technology <br />How can staff keep up and help the public navigate <br />technological change? <br />Outreach efforts <br />To schools and daycares <br />To educate about downloading eBooks and the Librarys <br />technical resources <br />eBook Status/Issues <br />Public expectations vs. reality <br />Public expects unlimited downloads <br />Reality cost is high, books are licensed, limited <br />users, one user at a time <br />Progress <br />Six of biggest publishers in US have begun to explore <br />programs to license eBooks to libraries (cost still 5 to 6 <br />times cost to individual) <br />2014 -Where do we go from here? <br />Continue to monitor status of ebooks <br />Educate library patrons <br />One Book for Colorado <br />Distribute books (4 yr. olds receive free book) <br />Joint effort between Library BOT and Foundation Board <br />New Projects <br />Community Food Share <br />Little Libraries <br />Business Partnerships <br />10 <br />8 <br />