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alibre is a free software application that allows users to manage e-book collections, as well as to create, edit and read e-books. It supports a variety of formats, and offers a lot of features to manage e-readers as well. During this two-part class, we will: Discuss the basics of e-books and various publishing formats Learn how to install and navigate Calibre’s features Show tips and tricks for getting the most out of Calibre Explore more advanced features of Calibre Between classes, attendees will each be asked to put into practice techniques discussed in class. One-on-one assistance with the instructor will be provided during this time. Virtual Trainer: Rachel Eichen, Novare Library Services
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Presenter: Rachel Eichen, Novare Library Services
Calibre for
Library Staff
Quick poll
On a scale of 1-10 how comfortable do you feel with Calibre right now?
Agenda
DRM and formats
What is Calibre?
Downloading/Installation
Features
DRM and FORMATS
DRM
Digital Rights Management
An automated electronic lock and key to prevent theft
The Basics on File Types
Kindle
AZW, PDF, MOBI
Nook
EPUB (Barnes & Noble, Sony, and mostly everyone else)
What is Calibre?
What is Calibre?
Calibre is a free and open source e-book computer software application suite for multiple platforms. It allows users to manage e-book collections as well as to create, edit, and read e-books.
Itunes for ebooks
For non-DRMed eBooks (i.e. not purchased books like Amazon)
Downloading
Download at: http://calibre-ebook.com/download
Installing
Installing
Features
Challenge
Download Calibre
Find a book from Project Gutenberg
Download metadata
Add at least 2 tags
Add a rating
Save to disk and send to me (Rachel)
Presenter: Rachel Eichen, Novare Library Services
Calibre for
Library Staff
Quick poll
What did you think of Calibre (outside of the HW)? Fun? Easy? Frustrating?
Tips & Tricks
Assignment Review/E-mailing
Polish tool
View ebooks
Get news
Get ebooks
Gutenberg > Allow Dropbox
