March 15, 2010 - The Digital Bookmobile sponsored by OverDrive
By Tammy Faxel, Director of New Business Development, Oasis Audio
The Digital Bookmobile is a community outreach vehicle for public libraries to promote free eBook, audiobook, music, and video download services. Developed inside a 74-foot, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, the nationally touring vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades.
The Digital Bookmobile creates an engaging download experience around the host library's digital media collection and 'Virtual Branch' download website. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high-definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players, including iPod® and Sony® Reader™. Interactive computer stations give visitors an opportunity to search the digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video from the library.
“In the month following our Digital Bookmobile event, our new patron registration went up 944%.” Michael Colford, Boston Public Library (MA)
The Digital Bookmobile makes stops for:
--- Library-sponsored book festivals
--- Literacy advocacy events
--- Multi-day community fairs
…..and other promotional days!
For a complete tour schedule, visit www.digitalbookmobile.com
For more information about Oasis Audio titles available thru OverDrive, visit www.Overdrive.com
