E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to may librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e-book readers, the e-book has become mainstream, with recent triple-digit annual increases in sales. But what place do they have in the library? In this volume, Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their experience about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topic explored include *An...
E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to may librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e...
"E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts" consists of more than 20 informative chapters by librarians, publishers, and other industry professionals that propose new ideas for reinventing reference collections and interfaces to fit the needs of today's researchers.
"E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries: Issues and Concepts" consists of more than 20 informative chapters by librarians, publishers, a...
Library Technology Reports v.51 no.8 Nov/Dec 2015 This report presents an insider's look at the e-content purchasing process among the market players: libraries, publishers, and aggregators. Editor Sue Polanka gathers three articles, one written by a public librarian and two by information industry executives. They demonstrate the complexity of purchasing e-content, present the concerns of different parties, and offer suggestions for working together
Library Technology Reports v.51 no.8 Nov/Dec 2015 This report presents an insider's look at the e-content purchasing process among the market players:...
