Written by Alexandra Pitchon By combining cutting edge virtual and augmented reality technology with educational children’s books, Library Ideas’ new line of immersive reality books engages the minds and senses of curious young learners like never before. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time to witness the birth of the universe? Or traverse the depths of the ocean...
Library Ideas, a Fairfax, Vir. media company delivering digital services to libraries, has launched Freading, an e-book program that allows libraries to pay for e-books on a per download basis. Over 50 libraries have signed up for Freading and about 40 publishers have made titles available, said company cofounder Brian Downing. Among the publishers that have signed on are Sterling Publishing,...
by Matt EnisOn Sunday, June 23, Library Ideas will debut Immersive Reality Books, a new line of children’s nonfiction titles featuring integrated virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) content, LJ has learned. Created in partnership with Bellwether Media, the new line of hardcover books will be available exclusively to libraries beginning this fall. Aimed at 7-12 year olds, an initial...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel back in time to witness the birth of the universe? Or traverse the depths of the ocean for a close encounter with a great white shark? What if you could roam the Arctic Circle among the polar bears? Well, now, it’s possible—and all from the comfort of your own home. Discover a Virtual World of Wonder with IR Books Marzipan soufflé brownie...
The Book Club For The Other 90% Did you know that over 90% of your library patrons don’t participate in book groups? We have a solution for that! The Online Book Club is a perfect supplement to your already-established book groups, and helps you reach otherwise unreachable patrons. Library Ideas has partnered with PBC Guru, the #1 online book club management company in the country, to bring this...
We're soaring to new heights with iVOX - our innovative new product based upon our popular VOX Books iVOX is a children's book app for ages 3-8, which engages and delights curious young minds with the latest in storytelling technology; part eBook, part audiobook and part virtual pop-up. Children follow along with the exciting stories while interacting with 3D characters and scenes -...
