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The Perceived Impact of E-books on Student Reading Practices: A Local Study

Author(s) -

Julie Gilbert,

Bárbara Fister

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

college and research libraries

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.886

H-Index - 52

eISSN - 2150-6701

pISSN - 0010-0870

DOI - 10.5860/crl.76.4.469

Subject(s) - reading (process) , recreation , perception , usability , institution , raising (metalworking) , computer science , psychology , library science , sociology , political science , social science , geometry , mathematics , human–computer interaction , neuroscience , law

This study investigates the perceived impact of future e-book collections on student research and recreational reading habits at our institution through three questions: how students currently use library print collections, how students use e-books, and how these factors impact student perception of the effects of future library e-books on their research and recreational reading behavior. Students express a fairly high interest in e-books, although not without raising significant concerns. While students appreciate the ease of access provided by e-books, many imagine that research would be more difficult using e-books. Results will help the library better evaluate e-book options and navigate possible issues related to implementation.

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