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E-Texbooks Usage By Students At Andrews University: A Study Of Attitudes, Perceptions, And Behaviors, Silas Bruscagin Marques Dr.

Silas Bruscagin Marques Dr.

Abstract Although e-books have been incorporated into the academic library’s collection for over a decade now, it has not been, until today, without question. It is still, as the literature reveals, a controversial topic for librarians, publishers, and users around the globe. Although many researches indicate that patrons still prefer the printed format over the electronic version, the tipping point seems to be reaching us earlier then many might think. The growing availability of e-books to users has begun to affect user perceptions and attitudes, creating more access and usage opportunities, a recent research concluded. This paper presents the results …