Presenter: Jason Griffey
LibraryBox is an open source project designed to allow for the distribution of digital materials (books, music, movies, datasets) in the absence of reliable Internet connectivity. The hardware that LibraryBox uses is very inexpensive ($35) and the code is freely available, making it an attractive option for outreach and service to underserved areas for libraries.
LibraryBox is a key that can unlock many possibilities for your services. This webinar will discuss how you can build your own LibraryBox, use-cases (systems to accomplish a particular goal), the development of the project from its beginnings, and where it’s headed in the future.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:
This webinar will be of interest to any library or librarian who is interested in digital distribution of materials to non-library locations.
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- Speaker's slides
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- Chat, Q&A, Closed Captioning
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