| Description |
xiii, 182 pages ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise 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 topics explored include an introduction to e-books and their different types, an overview of their history and development, e-book technology, why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users.--[back cover] |
| Contents |
E-books on the Internet / James Galbraith -- Student learning and e-books / Jackie Collier and Susan Berg -- E-books in the school library / Shonda Brisco -- E-books in the public library / Amy Pawlowski ; case study by Blaise Dierks -- The academic library e-book / Lindsey Schell ; case study by Anne Behler -- Acquiring e-books / Carolyn Morris and Lisa Sibert -- The use and preservation of e-books / Alice Crosetto -- E-book standards / Emilie Delquié and Sue Polanka -- The future of academic book publishing : e-books and beyond / Rolf Janke. |
| Subject |
Libraries and electronic publishing.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Polanka, Sue.
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| ISBN |
9780838910542 alkaline paper |
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0838910548 alkaline paper |
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