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Not in Love, or Not in the Know? Graduate Student and Faculty Use (and Non-Use) of E-Books.
- Source :
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Journal of Academic Librarianship . Nov2012, Vol. 38 Issue 6, p326-332. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This study focuses on usage of electronic books (e-books) among advanced researchers, including graduate students and faculty, at a four-year academic institution. The researchers aimed to highlight differences in behavior, perception, and attitude between users and non-users of e-books. The survey findings suggest that, while a majority of these researchers do not necessarily favor e-books over print books, they do appreciate the convenience of the electronic format. Moreover, the results also indicate that many researchers may be entirely unaware of the library e-books available in their areas of study or may not fully realize all the features already being offered by some of these e-books, such as highlighting, note-taking, accessibility options, and downloading. These findings provide timely and practical applications for librarians interested in increasing library e-book usage with focused marketing plans targeting the needs of specific patron segments. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00991333
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Academic Librarianship
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89720806
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2012.08.005