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Written from the perspective of a librarian, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the impact of e-books on academic libraries. The author discusses advantages to both… Read more
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Dedication
Acknowledgements
List of abbreviations
List of figures and tables
About the author
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The (magical) world of-books
Emergence of e-books
What is an e-book?
E-book features in the academic context
Disadvantages of e-books
Chapter 3: Between publishers and library needs
E-book publishing
Integration of e-books
Chapter 4: Developing and managing e-book collections
Selection and purchasing
Providing access
Bibliographic records
De-selection
Interlibrary loan
Preservation
Chapter 5: Connecting with users
Bringing e-books to users
What users say
The University of Auckland Study
Usage statistics
Chapter 6: New opportunities
New ways of teaching and learning
A new kind of ‘book’
E-texts in the classroom
Chapter 7: Future considerations
Barriers to adoption
E-books in relation to study and research
Lack of relevant content
The opportunities e-books bring to academic libraries
The future of e-books in academic libraries
Index
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