Institutions Provide Downloadable Learning Materials

  • 10/01/01
OverDrive, an e-book technology services company, and Fathom are enabling consumers to download thousands of lectures, interviews, articles and other learning materials from the Fathom site in Microsoft Reader format. Visitors to the Fathom site will be able to search or browse any subject, find online learning material and download the materials to their computer, laptop or pocket PC. No additional software is necessary. Institutions providing materials to the Fathom site include Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science. OverDrive, Cleveland, OH, (216) 573-6886, www.overdrive.com.OverDrive, an e-book technology services company, and Fathom are enabling consumers to download thousands of lectures, interviews, articles and other learning materials from the Fathom site in Microsoft Reader format. Visitors to the Fathom site will be able to search or browse any subject, find online learning material and download the materials to their computer, laptop or pocket PC. No additional software is necessary. Institutions providing materials to the Fathom site include Columbia University and The London School of Economics and Political Science. OverDrive, Cleveland, OH, (216) 573-6886, www.overdrive.com.

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