Navy eReader Device (NeRD) is an e-reader developed in collaboration between the United States Navy's General Library Program and Findaway World to provide books aboard its submarines. This device is not available to the general public.
E-reader Released in May 2014, the device gives sailors access to the Navy's library and various books while on a submarine with limited storage space for paper books. The first release included around 350 devices, and each submarine was assigned five NeRDs.Surface Fleet Receives NeRD e-Readers US Navy, December 8, 2014.
Each NeRD costs the Navy $3,000, but most of the cost is e-book licensing so the material costs are minimal. It has adjustable font types and sizes, includes a carrying case. For security purposes, the device is not equipped with internet capabilities.
Titles included The device contains 300 pre-loaded books across a wide variety of genres, including many Tom Clancy novels. Some of the included books: Most of the 18 titles in the Chief of Naval Operations' Professional Reading Program A Game of Thrones The Lord of the Rings The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay Bossypants The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Into the Wild 1776 To Kill a Mockingbird Bible (King James Version) Quran Book of Mormon
References
External links Navy General Library Program Library Navy General Library Program Navy Professional Reading Program