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== Definition == | == Definition == | ||
'''SafariU''' is a commercial on-line service developed by O'Reilly Media and allows teachers to create printed custom-made [[textbook]]s from chapters of books edited by over 20 publishers (e.g. O'Reilly, Addison Wsley, Pearson Education). | '''SafariU''' is a commercial on-line service developed by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O%27Reilly_Media O'Reilly Media] and allows teachers to create printed custom-made [[textbook]]s from chapters of books edited by over 20 publishers (e.g. O'Reilly, Addison Wsley, Pearson Education). | ||
These textbooks do receive a ISBN number and are shipped as printed books to the teacher or the local university bookstore. | These textbooks do receive a ISBN number and are shipped as printed books to the teacher or the local university bookstore. | ||
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# Gather content from books | # Gather content from books | ||
* | #* Book list is searchable and chapter contents are shown to the teacher | ||
* | #* You may add chapters or sections with a button | ||
# Organize it | # Organize it | ||
* | #* You can drop/drag edit the table of contents | ||
* | #* In addition, you can upload your own PDF contents to be included | ||
# Choose some Options | # Choose some Options | ||
* | #* Definition of the cover page | ||
* | #* Selection of the binding | ||
# Review | # Review | ||
* | #* Generates a PDF | ||
# Finalize | # Finalize | ||
* | #* This will commit the process and will generate a ISBN number | ||
* | #* You will get the book after max. 4 week (according to the web site) | ||
=== Cost === | === Cost === | ||
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== Discussion == | == Discussion == | ||
[[User:Daniel K. Schneider|Daniel K. Schneider]] did not test this service for real, but I find it an interesting concept. I may create a book for next semester. You have to plan ahead ! | |||
Current restrictions for the moment: | Current restrictions for the moment: | ||
* Only English books seem to be available | * Only English books seem to be available | ||
* Mostly technical books (some business) | * Mostly technical books (some business) | ||
Alternatives: Write it yourself, e.g. with [http://www.lulu.com/en/about/firsttime.php lulu] | |||
== Links == | |||
=== SafariU === | |||
* http://www.safariu.com/ | |||
=== Other === | |||
* Cox, John (2004) [http://www.dlib.org/dlib/october04/cox/10cox.html E-Books, Challenges and Opportunities], D-Lib Magazine, 10 (10), October 2004 | |||
* [http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/07/custom_book_publishing_for_the.htm Custom Book Publishing For The Academic World: SafariU] by Robin Good, 2006. | |||
[[Category: Writing]] | [[Category: Writing]] | ||
[[Category: Educational technologies]] | [[Category: Educational technologies]] | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 24 September 2007
Definition
SafariU is a commercial on-line service developed by O'Reilly Media and allows teachers to create printed custom-made textbooks from chapters of books edited by over 20 publishers (e.g. O'Reilly, Addison Wsley, Pearson Education).
These textbooks do receive a ISBN number and are shipped as printed books to the teacher or the local university bookstore.
The process
Registration and conditions
- A qualified university teacher has to register with O'Reilly
- Membership is free under the condition that students collectively consume a minimum of $700.00 USD per year in books and/or online subscriptions.
A give step process
- Gather content from books
- Book list is searchable and chapter contents are shown to the teacher
- You may add chapters or sections with a button
- Organize it
- You can drop/drag edit the table of contents
- In addition, you can upload your own PDF contents to be included
- Choose some Options
- Definition of the cover page
- Selection of the binding
- Review
- Generates a PDF
- Finalize
- This will commit the process and will generate a ISBN number
- You will get the book after max. 4 week (according to the web site)
Cost
- Books must be between 100 and 800 pages
- Cost/page is $0.16 USD, i.e. a typical 200 page custom book is $32
- Students also may buy on-line access to up to 10 books you used.
Discussion
Daniel K. Schneider did not test this service for real, but I find it an interesting concept. I may create a book for next semester. You have to plan ahead !
Current restrictions for the moment:
- Only English books seem to be available
- Mostly technical books (some business)
Alternatives: Write it yourself, e.g. with lulu
Links
SafariU
Other
- Cox, John (2004) E-Books, Challenges and Opportunities, D-Lib Magazine, 10 (10), October 2004
- Custom Book Publishing For The Academic World: SafariU by Robin Good, 2006.