In this volume, Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers.

In this volume, Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers.

Das E-Book No Shelf Required wird angeboten von American Library Association und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert:
ebook; ebooks; computers; tech; technology; ereader; ereaders; e-reader; e-readers; Kindle; PDF; digital; future; trends

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 E-books on the Internet, by James Galbraith Chapter 2 Student Learning and E-books, by Jackie Collier and Susan Berg Chapter 3 E-books in the School Library, by Shonda Brisco Chapter 4 E-books in the Public Library, by Amy Pawlowski Case Study on the Amazon Kindle, by Blaise Dierks Chapter 5 The Academic Library E-book, by Lindsey Schell Case Study on the Sony Reader, by Anne Behler Chapter 6 Acquiring E-books, by Carolyn Morris and Lisa Sibert Chapter 7 The Use and Preservation of E-books, by Alice Crosetto Chapter 8 E-book Standards, by Emilie Delquié and Sue Polanka Chapter 9 The Future of Academic Book Publishing: E-books and Beyond, by Rolf Janke List of Contributors Index

E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to many librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e-book readers, the e-book has become mainstream, with recent triple-digit annual increases in sales. But what place do they have in the library? In this volume, Sue Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their expertise about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topics explored include * An introduction to e-books, the different types, and an overview of their history and development * E-book technology: general features of interfaces and e-book readers, best practices for acquisition, data standards, and how to track usage * Why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users, as illustrated by case studies and examples This collection is a must-read for librarians who wish to understand how e-books fit into today’s library.