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Scholarly e-books: the views of 16,000 academics Results from the JISC National E-Book Observatory.
- Source :
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Aslib Proceedings . 2009, Vol. 61 Issue 1, p33-47. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Purpose - This study, a part of JISC-funded UK National E-Books Observatory, aims to find out about the perspective of students and academics, the main e-book users, on e-books. Design/methodology/approach - The paper provides an analysis of two open-ended questions about e-books, contained in a UK national survey conducted between 18 January and 1 March 2008. The survey obtained a response from more than 20,000 academic staff and students; 16,000 free-text responses were obtained to these two questions. Findings - The study discloses that convenience associated with online access along with searchability was the biggest advantage of e-books. The study shows a potential market for e-textbooks; however, e-books have yet to become more student-friendly by improving features such as printing and screenreading. Originality/value - This is the biggest survey of its kind ever conducted and it improves one's knowledge of what the academic community thinks of e-books. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0001253X
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Aslib Proceedings
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 37215377
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/00012530910932276