1. New Kids' E-Books Site Disappoints.
- Author
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Minkel, Walter
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INTERNET & children , *ELECTRONIC books , *LIBRARY websites , *WEBSITES - Abstract
Reviews the International Children's Digital Library Web site, which went live November 20, 2002. Ability of the site to offer free e-books to children; Access to the site, which requires a high-speed Internet connection and the downloading of two pieces of software; Frustrations by librarians who have tried to use the site; Opinion that the site is too complex; Creation of the site with grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and others; Number of books in the library collection; Remarks about when the site will be widely available for general use.
- Published
- 2003