Adoption of E-Book Readers Among College Students: A Survey

Abstract

understand whether and how students are using e-book readers to respond appropriately. As new media formats emerge, libraries must avoid both extremes: uncritical, hype-driven adoption of new formats and irrational attachment to the status quo. ■ ■ Research ContextRecently introduced e-reader brands have attracted so much attention that it is sometimes difficult to remember that those currently on the market are not the first generation of such devices. The first generation was introduced, to little fanfare, in the 1990s. Devices such as the SoftBook and the Rocket E-Book reader are well documented in the literature, but were unsuccessful in the market. 1 The most recent wave of e-readers began with the Sony Reader in 2006 and Amazon's Kindle in 2007, and thus far is enjoying more success. Barnes and Noble and Borders have entered the market with the Nook and the Kobo, respectively, and Apple has introduced the iPad, a multifunction device that works well as an e-reader.Amazon claims that e-book sales for the Kindle have outstripped their hardcover book sales.2 These numbers may reflect price differences, enthusiasm on the part of early adopters, marketing efforts on the parts of these particular companies, or a lack of other options for e-reader users because the devices are designed to be compatible primarily with the offerings of the companies who sell them. Nevertheless, they certainly indicate a rise in the consumption of e-books by the public, as the dramatic increase in wholesale e-book sales bears out. 3 In the meantime, sales of the devices increased nearly 80 percent in 2010.

E‐books versus print books: Readers' choices and preferences across contexts

“…Research on e-book adoption has shown that people enjoy the ability to easily search for their reading material and the convenience of carrying their reading material with them to any place at any times. However, users also have reservations about the restrictions that they face while trying to borrow the books, compatibility issues, and annotation abilities (Foasberg, 2011;McKay et al, 2012).…”

Ebooks vs. print books: Readers' choices and preferences across contexts

“…Research on ebook adoption has shown that people enjoy the ability to easily search for their reading material and the convenience of carrying this material with them to any place at any time. However, users also have reservations about the restrictions they face while trying to borrow the books, compatibility issues, and annotation abilities (Foasberg, 2011;McKay, Hinze, Heese, Vanderschantz, Timpany, & Cunningham, 2012).…”

The EFFECT OF USEFULNESS, EASE OF USE, AND ENJOYMENT TOWARDS ATTITUDE AND INTENTION TO USE E-Reader: STUDY ON JAKARTA STATE UNIVERSITY’S STUDENTS

“…Selain itu, format yang digunakan juga menciptakan keterbatasan untuk peminjaman file seperti misalnya pada perpustakaan. Perangkat lunak yang dikeluarkan oleh masing-masing merek e-reader pun berbeda sehingga tidak sesuai satu sama lain dan menyulitkan terjadinya pertukaran file e-book (Foasberg, 2011).…”