"Thanks, Nancy. Great point about unenforceable policies! ;-)
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Nancy Florio replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"We have six Kindles that we loan to students here at Canterbury. Ours are in the M-Edge covers and we haven't had any problems. Our permission form doesn't specify they can't put them in backpacks because I think they are safer in a…"
C Adams replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"I had someone on Etsy.com make bags for the Nooks I lend out from our school library. Students check out a bag with the Nook and they are supposed to keep it in the bag. The bags are lined, padded cotton, so I can wash them occasionally."
Nan Andrews replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"Also, if you purchase neoprene sleeves be sure to remove the little dessicant packets that are shipped inside it. We accidentally left one in the sleeve. Compression against the screen caused an etch-a-sketch design, wrecking the Kindle.…"
Jeanette Colodney replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"My concern would be theft... any problems with that?"
Kathleen Parker replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"Hi Karen,
Yes, I'm in total agreement with Buffy. We were told by Amazon not to have Kindles (even though they were in M-Edge Kindle Latitude Protective Jackets) in backpacks due to the added compression the Kindles would incur due to other…"
Will DeLamater replied to karen Hennig's discussion Kindles in backpacks? in the group Library"Compression of the screen in backpacks is a major cause of damage to e-ink devices like the Kindle."
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Kindles in backpacks?
I read on Buffy's "permission to borrow a Kindle" form that students are not permitted to put the Kindles in their backpacks. Is this standard procedure? Where do your students store them during school when they aren't in use? Also, should I buy the protective clear covers for the Kindle screens? Thanks so much for your advice. karen in VermontSee More
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The purpose of this group is to discuss and share information about how we are using or planning on using ereaders in libraries.
karen Hennig left a comment for Will DeLamater"Hello, Will,
Yes, I am trying to decide if I should go with the Nook so I would also have access to Google ebooks, or go with Kindles which seem to really have the kinks out of the device.
I would like my 7th & 8th graders to have access to…"
Will DeLamater left a comment for karen Hennig"Hi Karen--welcome to the group! Are you evaluating the potential for ereaders in your library?"
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- Where do you teach?
- Williston Central School Library
- What grade level do you teach?
- 3-8
- Do you own a Kindle or other ereader?
- None
- What kind of computer do you use?
- Mac, PC
- Where did you learn about this site?
- from another Vermont school librarian
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- At 3:02pm on December 1, 2010, Will DeLamater said…
- Hi Karen--welcome to the group! Are you evaluating the potential for ereaders in your library?
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