E-Books in Academic Libraries: Challenges for Acquisition and Collection Management
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| author | Walters, William H. |
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| contents | E-Books in Academic Libraries: Challenges for Acquisition and Collection Management Walters, William H. Academic Libraries Educational Technology Electronic Publishing Electronic Libraries Online Vendors Library Administration Library Materials Library Services Performance Factors Certification Contracts Access to Information Barriers Usability Library Policy This bibliographic essay examines the difficulties associated with the selection, licensing, acquisition, and management of e-books in academic libraries. The potential advantages of e-book technology are likely to be realized only to the extent that they advance the economic goals of e-book suppliers and are consistent with the legal framework that has been negotiated by publishers, vendors, libraries, and readers. Many difficulties can be traced to a lack of uniformity in license terms, access restrictions, and librarians' expectations. Likewise, sustainable access to e-books is hindered by impermanent physical media, proprietary file formats and software, and restrictive license provisions. Although the goals of e-book providers are sometimes inconsistent with those of universities, librarians are well-positioned to guide vendors in the development of e-book licenses and platforms. (Contains 128 notes.) |
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| spellingShingle | E-Books in Academic Libraries: Challenges for Acquisition and Collection Management Walters, William H. Academic Libraries Educational Technology Electronic Publishing Electronic Libraries Online Vendors Library Administration Library Materials Library Services Performance Factors Certification Contracts Access to Information Barriers Usability Library Policy E-Books in Academic Libraries: Challenges for Acquisition and Collection Management Walters, William H. Academic Libraries Educational Technology Electronic Publishing Electronic Libraries Online Vendors Library Administration Library Materials Library Services Performance Factors Certification Contracts Access to Information Barriers Usability Library Policy This bibliographic essay examines the difficulties associated with the selection, licensing, acquisition, and management of e-books in academic libraries. The potential advantages of e-book technology are likely to be realized only to the extent that they advance the economic goals of e-book suppliers and are consistent with the legal framework that has been negotiated by publishers, vendors, libraries, and readers. Many difficulties can be traced to a lack of uniformity in license terms, access restrictions, and librarians' expectations. Likewise, sustainable access to e-books is hindered by impermanent physical media, proprietary file formats and software, and restrictive license provisions. Although the goals of e-book providers are sometimes inconsistent with those of universities, librarians are well-positioned to guide vendors in the development of e-book licenses and platforms. (Contains 128 notes.) |
| title | E-Books in Academic Libraries: Challenges for Acquisition and Collection Management |
| topic | Academic Libraries Educational Technology Electronic Publishing Electronic Libraries Online Vendors Library Administration Library Materials Library Services Performance Factors Certification Contracts Access to Information Barriers Usability Library Policy |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1004351 |