Barriers preventing the optimal use of e-books: A South African undergraduate perspective
Janina C. van der Westhuizen,
Andrea Potgieter-Richardson,
Chris Rensleigh
Abstract:Background: South African academic libraries are spending large amounts of money annually to provide users access to e-books. In many of the South African Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) undergraduate students form the largest part of the institutional cohort. It is therefore crucial to understand what factors influence the optimal use of e-books by undergraduate students and what possible interventions can be applied to ensure optimum use.Objectives: This article aims to identify the main factors that pr… Show more
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