The (r)Evolutionary (e)Book Model

(e)Literacy Eye Chart   © William Harroff 2001

    Page last updated 8/4/03
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Libraries need to be at the forefront of a new art/writing/reading scholarship that breaks free 
of old traditions.

Why?
We are generally better technologically equipped than than most museums and home computers.

We supply faster connections than most 
residences, businesses and institutions.  

We offer trained staffs already experienced 
with using new technologies effectively.  

We can place the new technologies within a 
historical context. Ebooks are only another 
evolutionary stage in the history of the book 
and libraries.

We can put libraries at the cutting edge 
of technological advancements. The new 
technologies are ripe for alternative 
programming to motivate staffs, docents 
and underserved communities.

We can and should put on exhibitions to
redefine library spaces. We can be a gathering 
place for a new generation and audience. 

Many grant possibilities exist that favor the 
library community in support of such projects.


How do I put on an 
eBook show?
Select an exhibition theme. Think of it more as 
a relaxed party atmosphere than a pretentious 
museum or gallery show.

Select a group of artists. Whole displays could 
be developed around children's artwork and 
related eBooks or the disabled population or a 
specific eBook device or eBook collection or...

Collect visual resource materials from eBook vendors and other print or Internet 
sources to generate attention. You may use
my (e)Literacy Eye Chart design (with proper 
copyright notice). Don't forget the history
of the book and libraries.