netLibrary: a new direction in collection development

Ramírez, Diana; Gyeszly, Suzanne D.

doi:10.1108/eum0000000005995

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“…For example, in terms of library e-book usage as it relates to subjects, researchers found that students and academics access e-books in some subjects more so than they do in other subjects. In an analysis of universities' e-book data usage, both Dillon (2001) and Ramirez and Gyeszly (2001) found that e-books were more popular in Computer Science, Economics, and Business than they were in other subject areas. The results were similar in a study conducted by Fernandez (2003).…”

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Digital or Printed Textbooks: Which do Students Prefer and Why?

Millar

Schrier

2015

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

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Despite the fact the many textbook publishers offer several of their titles in digital format, the sale of e-textbooks have been less than stellar. This study investigates factors in the adoption of e-textbooks. Specifically, it examines students' preferences toward printed versus electronic textbooks, and why they prefer one to the other. In general, students still prefer printed textbooks to electronic textbooks. The primary reason for their preference was because the students simply prefer print to digital. This study helps both textbook publishers and educators to better understand the reasons for etextbook adoption and help determine ways to communicate the benefits of e-textbooks.

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Digital or Printed Textbooks: Which do Students Prefer and Why?

Millar

Schrier

2015

Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism

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“…Medicine consistently fell into the top ten subject areas using e-books (Langston, 2003, p. 26-27;Chan (2005, p. 214;Bailey, 2006, p. 58;Wilkins, 2007, p. 249). Despite this higher use of electronic books in certain subject areas, both Ramirez &Gyeszly (2001, p. 163) andFernandez (2003, p. 28-29) found an overall preference of print for all subject areas. Woo (2005) found that medicine preferred print to electronic at a rate of two-toone (p. 132).…”

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The Impact of the Acquisition of Electronic Medical Texts on the Usage of Equivalent Print Books in an Academic Medical Library

Morgan¹

2010

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the terms of the Creative CommonsAttribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike License 2.5 Canada (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-ncsa/2.5/ca/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly attributed, not used for commercial purposes, and, if transformed, the resulting work is redistributed under the same or similar license to this one. AbstractObjectives -This study examines whether acquiring a text in electronic format effects the usage of the print version of the text, focusing specifically on medical texts. Studies in the literature dealt specifically with general collections and it was not clear if they were applicable to medical collections. It was also not clear if these studies should play a role in determining whether a medical library should purchase electronic texts or whether reserve collections are still needed for print texts.Methods -Four usage studies were conducted using data from the circulation system and the electronic vendor systems. These were 1) trends of print usage; 2) trends of electronic usage; 3) a comparison of electronic usage with print usage of the same title in the reserve collection; 4) a comparison of electronic usage with print usage of the same title in the general collection.Results -In comparison to print, substantial usage is being made of electronic books. Print is maintaining a level pattern of usage while electronic usage is increasing steadily. There was a noticeable difference in the usage levels of the electronic texts as regards to the package in which they are contained. Usage of print texts both on reserve and in the general collection has decreased over time, however the acquisition of the electronic version of a medical title had little impact on the usage of the equivalent print version.Evidence Based Library and Information Practice 2010, 5.3 6 Conclusion -There is a demand for medical texts in medical libraries. Electronic versions can replace print versions of texts in reserve. Further investigation is needed of current patterns of print collection usage, with particular emphasis on trends in reserve collection usage.

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“…As part of a larger collection development study, Ramirez and Gyeszly surveyed patrons (including undergraduates) to seek attitudes and preferences on electronic resources and found "that most patrons still favor the printed books over e-books." 17 Dilevko and Gottlieb examined undergraduates' use of print and online resources. Their study found that undergraduates associated use of printed books with more "high-quality work."…”

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