Internet Librarian 2012 > A104/A105 – Ebook Economics & Trends

[McKiernan, Gerard [LIB]]

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Internet Librarian 2012 > A104/A105 – Ebook Economics & Trends

A104/A105 – Ebook Economics & Trends > 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM

  *   Erik Adams, Electronic Resource Librarian, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
  *   Elizabeth Altman, Web Services Coordinator, California State University, Northridge
  *   Doris Small Helfer, Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Librarian, Oviatt Library, California State University, Northridge
  *   Steve Kutay, Digital Services Librarian, California State University, Northridge
  *   Mary Woodley, Collection Development Coordinator, California State University, Northridge
  *   Gerry McKiernan, Science & Technology Librarian, Iowa State University

Increasingly, libraries are clearing stacks to make way for flexible spaces suited to portable personal technology and replacing print holdings with electronic collections. The session begins with a case study of replacing annually purchased reference books with electronic books, includes an analysis of the economics, review of availability of materials, and a brief look at the difficulties of creating specialized ebooks to fill in gaps. The CSU group share the results of a survey to assess the use of e-reader and tablet devices, their adoption by students and faculty, as well as how frequently and in what environments they are being used for conducting research and completing course assignments. McKiernan looks at the current landscape for digital textbooks; the vendors, platforms and initiatives happening in this space; funding options; predictions; and more!

Source and Link Available Via

[ http://digital-textbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/internet-librarian-2012-a104a105-ebook.html ]

Regards,

Gerry McKiernan
Associate Professor
and
Science and Technology Librarian
Iowa State University
152 Parks Library
Ames IA 50011

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