How do I choose the format?

Librarians all over the country are trying to decide which ebook formats they should try to serve with their collections. Ebooks are fast becoming a standard service in libraries, but it's hard not to be confused with the proliferation of formats from which to choose. Here's a clever chart of formats to help you visualize the choices to be made. Many books and periodicals are available for a variety of formats, but it's helpful if the librarian can help a patron decide what he/she needs. There is a lot of information packed into this chart and most of it will help us make choices.Whether you personally prefer a Kindle or a nook or really want to stick to ink on paper is irrelevant. We need the expertise to explain to patrons, both parents and children, what the choices are and then show them how to use the resources available in the library.