Abstract
The number of electronic books (e-books) that are available is increasing rapidly. Libraries are acquiring them individually, in large groups, and as part of collections. Off-campus librarians perceive them to be the best solution to the problems and expenses related to loaning and shipping print books to off-campus students. This study looks at the usage of e-books by off-campus students at Central Michigan University (CMU) to see if usage patterns can assist librarians with e-book collection development to support off-campus programs.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Library Administration |
| Volume | 48 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Dec 12 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- electronic books
- e-book usage patterns
- collection development
- off-campus programs
Disciplines
- Online and Distance Education
- Library and Information Science