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eBooks – The End User Perspective
Springer
2009
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eBooks form a growing part of the collections at research and academic libraries. Although still in the early
stages of adoption, eBooks have demonstrated advantages in the areas of accessibility, functionality, and
cost-effectiveness. End users are just beginning to incorporate eBooks into their information experience and
research habits. Libraries are eager to learn more about the rate of eBook adoption among their end users
and the ways in which users are interacting with eBooks. In 2007, Springer surveyed librarians at six institutions
to understand their views on eBook adoption and benefits. In 2008, Springer followed up that study
with a survey of end users at five institutions to gauge their usage of and attitudes toward eBooks. |
