For those of you who read my original Kindle report, you know how my experience with it went. If you did not read it you can find it here: My Short Life with Kindle.

Since then the kindle has been circulating through the library staff and four more people have had the opportunity to experience it. Reaction to date has been completely positive. Some of the issues with usability/ergonomics that I originally pointed out have been repeated by other staff members. But along with the criticisms there have been many more comments from my fellow librarians like:

I must confess I am in love.

Once I got used to the ergonomics of the Kindle, it was easy and enjoyable reading from it. I was captivated by the Kindle’s potential as a study tool for students, teachers, clergyman, and people with specific areas of personal passion and research.

I began to see possibilities for the Kindle that surpass those of the humble book. Devoted Luddite that I am (was?), I already adored two features: the option to supersize the font and the capacity to highlight a word and instantly link to a dictionary.

I just placed our library’s Kindle in the hands of yet another librarian. It should be interesting to see if the support and excitement continues.