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Do Off-Campus Students Use E-Books?
Journal of Library Administration (2008)
  • Pamela Grudzien, Central Michigan University
  • Anne M. Casey, Central Michigan University
Abstract
The number of electronic books (e-books) that are available is increasing rapidly. Libraries are acquiring them individually, in large groups, and as part of collections. Off-campus librarians perceive them to be the best solution to the problems and expenses related to loaning and shipping print books to off-campus students. This study looks at the usage of e-books by off-campus students at Central Michigan University (CMU) to see if usage patterns can assist librarians with e-book collection development to support off-campus programs.
Keywords
  • electronic books,
  • e-book usage patterns,
  • collection development,
  • off-campus programs
Publication Date
December 12, 2008
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/0193820802289532
Citation Information
Pamela Grudzien and Anne M. Casey. "Do Off-Campus Students Use E-Books?" Journal of Library Administration Vol. 48 Iss. 3/4 (2008) p. 455 - 466 ISSN: 1540-3564
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anne_marie_casey/32/