Protective covers for Nooks & Kindles

[Paula O'Rourke]

What do other libraries use to protect their e-readers and keep damages to a minimum?  And what about the protective film that covers the viewing area - does that work to keep scratches off the screen?

[Jason W. Eckert]

I'm not a librarian - instead, I teach a college program using Kindle DXs, and we use the following case from BoxWave - they are quite inexpensive and of very good quality - because you have to open them like a book, there is minimal chance that the screen will get scratched since they are only open during reading:

http://www.boxwave.com/products/neroleatherelitecase/amazon-kindle-...

[Paula O'Rourke]

Thanks Jason! The Kindle DX cover might be too large for my color Nook but Boxwave has many other covers for the Nook that should work out perfectly.

[Susan Kluger]

I have the protective film on my own Kindle. From another group, I learned of the WriteRight Static Cling Screen Protector for Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader Devices. There are 2 per package, but are cheaper than the ones sold with the Kindle accessories. Walmart sells them, and if you check online, I'm sure there are even cheaper options. It's a personal decision. I just feel better with some type of protection on the screen especially with students handling the devices.

 

[Lauren Gartrell]

What other device jackets have you checked out to make sure your Kindle or nook is safe?

Susan Kluger said:

I have the protective film on my own Kindle. From another group, I learned of the WriteRight Static Cling Screen Protector for and Sony Reader Devices. There are 2 per package, but are cheaper than the ones sold with the Kindle accessories. Walmart sells them, and if you check online, I'm sure there are even cheaper options. It's a personal decision. I just feel better with some type of protection on the screen especially with students handling the devices.