E-books in Libraries : A Practical Guide
Kate. Price
Bok Engelsk 2011 · Electronic books.
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| Utgitt | London : : Facet Publishing, , 2011.
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| Omfang | 1 online resource (369 p.)
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| Opplysninger | Description based upon print version of record.. - Cover; Title page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Editors' note; Introduction; Useful links; References; Part 1 The production and distribution of e-books; Overview; 1 Publishing e-books: challenges and perspectives; Introduction; The impact of digital technology on the publishing world; The economics of book publishing; Additional processes required for publishing e-books; The value of information; Conclusion; Useful links; References; 2 An introduction to e-book business models and suppliers; Introduction; Suppliers; Content; Discovery; Business models. - E-books on the move. - Managing MARC recordsManaging links; Presenting e-books; Conclusion; Useful links; Bibliography; 9 Providing guidance, training and support for readers using e-books; Introduction; Background: e-books at the University of Surrey; Guidance - why and for whom?; Main issues to address; Current practices at the University of Surrey; Promotional activities; Liaison with academic staff; Wishes for the future; Conclusion; Useful links; Bibliography; 10 Information technology and e-books: challenges and opportunities; Introduction; Background; Access management; Security; Copy protection. - Quality of service and technical considerationsConclusion; Useful links; References; 3 Producing eBooks on Demand: a European library network; Introduction; Background; The eBooks on Demand service; The EOD network - participating libraries; User experience; Infrastructure and other organizational aspects; Future developments; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; Useful links; Bibliography; 4 E-books for free: finding, creating and managing freely available texts; Introduction; Making use of free e-books; Managing access to free e-books in the library context; Creating digital content; Conclusion. - Staffing and workflow considerationsConclusion; Bibliography; 7 E-books for higher education; Introduction; Background; Strategic decisions; Collection development for e-books; Business models and licensing terms; Staffing and workflow considerations; Budgetary considerations; Conclusion; Useful links; References; Part 3 Delivering e-books to library users; Overview; 8 Making e-book collections visible to readers; Introduction; E-books on the web; E-books in shared catalogues; E-books in other systems; E-books in the library catalogue; Creating a cataloguing policy; Managing workflows. - Useful linksBibliography; Part 2 Planning and developing an e-book collection; Overview; 5 E-books for public libraries; Introduction; The strategic case for e-books; The audience; The technology; Matching the audience to the technology; Promotion and marketing; Collection development in the public library; Staffing and workflow considerations; Budgeting and finance; Conclusion; Useful links; References; 6 E-books for further education; Introduction; Using technology to enhance learning; Developing and managing an e-book collection; Finance and budget considerations. - Providing a practical appraisal of e-books, this book addresses the key questions: Where do e-books come from and what are the key business models that support them? What needs to change before e-books become universally and easily used? What will the e-book landscape look like in ten years' time? And more.
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| Emner | Electronic books.
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| ISBN | 1856045722. - 9781856045728
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