The eBook Revolution
eBook - PDF

The eBook Revolution

A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines

  1. 164 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The eBook Revolution

A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines

About this book

The book ecosystem is radically changing, and libraries must change with it. This book tackles the controversial discussion about eBooks and explores librarian-driven solutions and visions for the future of libraries in the 21st century. The eBook Revolution: A Primer for Librarians on the Front Lines is exactly what its title promises: an essential resource for librarians facing the formidable task of coordinating the library-wide transition to eBooks and fielding questions from patrons about eBooks on a daily basis. After an introduction that covers the basics of eBooks and current eBook technology, the author puts things into perspective, documenting the changes that have occurred over the past decade. She also delves into important eBook issues, identifying librarian-driven solutions and providing glimpses of what libraries in the near future will likely be like. The book examines perennially critical issues such as accessibility, resource sharing, and the digital divide within the context of eBook technology and provides a clear framework for discussing eBooks, thereby enabling readers to make informed decisions regarding their own organizations.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Introduction
  7. 1: eBook Basics
  8. 2: The Rules of the Road
  9. 3: Market and Distribution Channels
  10. 4: Publishers
  11. 5: Issues
  12. 6: Libraries
  13. 7: The Readers
  14. 8: Problem Solvers
  15. 9: Scenarios for the Future
  16. Works Cited
  17. Index
  18. About the Author