Author
Suzanne M. Ward ; Robert S. Freeman ; Judith M. Nixon
Year
2016
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Language
English
Pages
17
Last Update
10-Jan-2026
Keywords
Library Science
Academic librarians have planned for, experimented with, and generally been waiting for the e-book revolution as a solution to many library challenges and for the advantages the e-book provides to users. Unlike its print counterpart, an e-book can never be lost, marked-up, or worn out. It does not take up any shelf space, and so saves the overhead on the building. It does not require a staff member (or self-check kiosk) to check it out or to check it back into the library. Student assistants are not needed to reshelve it or to make sure it is on the right...
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