Off-the-Shelf: E- Book Platforms for Academic Libraries

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Abstract

The presenters of this pre-conference will elaborate on the current state of e-book platforms in academic libraries from a holistic, experiential perspective and present important research findings discovered while preparing for this pre-conference and a future issue of Against The Grain. The topics covered will include an overview of e-book platforms including technical aspects and business models, lending platforms, aggregator platforms, publisher-specific platforms, and university press platforms. At the end of the session we will reconvene into smaller breakout groups which will enable participants to meet with the presenters individually to pose specific questions. The presenters include a variety of academic librarians and a publisher whose job responsibilities include developing, procuring, promoting and educating users about e-books in academic libraries.

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - Nov 6 2013
Event33rd Annual Charleston Conference: Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition -
Duration: Nov 6 2013 → …

Conference

Conference33rd Annual Charleston Conference: Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition
Period11/6/13 → …

Disciplines

  • Higher Education and Teaching
  • Other Education

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