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Fall E-Reference Update, 2010 Part 2: E-Books, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Four years ago, RBB featured its first article comparing electronic reference aggregator and publisher interfaces, and a second article followed in the November 1, 2007, issue. Three years later, we are taking another detailed look at the e-book interfaces and offerings from reference publishers. Much has changed in three years, particularly with the interface features and access to content. Audio, video, flash_audio animations, Web 2.0 tools like bookmarking and note taking, access to content through the open web, and mobile devices and applications have all appeared, and continue to grow. A new word, discoverability, emerged as well: the ability for …

If You Buy It, Will They Read It?, Kevin Brewer, Betty Rozum, Jennifer Duncan

Library Faculty & Staff Presentations

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The Challenges Of New Editions, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

For years, reference publishers have provided new editions of print sources. In an electronic environment, some of the updating processes and access issues are presenting a new array of challenges. I'll discuss several of these challenges below, drawing on information gathered through an informal March 2011 survey of reference publishers and aggregators, including ABC-CLIO, EBSCO, Gale/Cengage Learning, M. E. Sharpe, Oxford University Press (OUP), Sage Reference, and Salem Press.

Dispatches From The Field. A Guide To Buying Ebooks, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Buying a print book is relatively easy. With the introduction of library ebooks in 1999, however, a once-straightforward process took on many complexities. Before starting, ask yourself why your library needs to purchase ebooks. Is it to expand a collection or to increase the buying power of a group of libraries? To replace existing print collections, offer new services, or experiment with new business models in the hope of saving money? Whatever the reason, it is imperative to keep your goals in mind.

Moving Forward With Electronic Content Procurement, J. Cory Tucker, Emilie Delquie

Library Faculty Publications

Over the last several years, libraries have experienced a myriad of changes that have affected the marketplace and changed the way they purchase electronic resources. With the move from print to electronic, the variety of options available to purchase library materials has increased. Acquisitions in libraries have further been complicated by decreasing budgets, fewer staff, new technology, and user behavior. The issues related to electronic content purchasing will be discussed in this article, including an overview of how academic libraries currently purchase materials, a review of issues facing libraries, and a summary of new business models being introduced in the …

E-Factor: How E-Books Are Making An Impact In Libraries, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Last summer, during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park, my nine year-old son asked how high the water from Old Faithful was spraying and why it was so hot and steamy. Armed with my smartphone and the Concise Encyclopedia Britannica app, I was able to touch, search, and give him the answers: 160 feet and magma. Did I need an e-book app on a mobile device to answer these questions for him? Probably not. A signpost or park ranger could have informed me, but the beauty lies in how I easily found the information at 7,359 feet in a …

Friends Of Henderson Library Newsletter, Lori Gwinett, W. Bede Mitchell, Sonya S. Shepherd, Jessica Minihan, Margaret Mary Jones, Lisa Smith, Marvin Goss, Jonathan H. Harwell, Jennifer Gerrald, Bob Fernekes, Rebekah Cole, Janet Burns, Julie Harwell, Richard Leo Johnson

Henderson Library Newsletters (2010-2019)

In This Issue: "Save the Date"; "Volunteer Opportunities"; "Social Networking & Henderson Library"; "Ebooks-More than just Kindle or NOOK"; "Attention all Eagles Fans"; "Online Tutorials Using Adobe® Captivate®"; "Henderson Heroes: Spotlight on Employees"; "Blogging and Tagging with the Library"; "Streamlining Workflow Using Wikis & Google Docs"; "Password Now Required for Library Computers"; "EagleScholar: Georgia Southern University's Institutional Repository"; "BYOM: Bring Your Own Mat...to the Library?"; "Center for Research Libraries Membership"; "The USA PATRIOT Act vs. the Constitution"

The Rights Of Readers And The Threat Of The Kindle, Alycia Sellie, Matthew Goins

Publications and Research

This talk outlines the Readers' Bill of Rights for Digital Books, recommended for librarians to consider when purchasing electronic books for their collections. These slides were used for a webinar for the Metropolitan New York Library Council in 2011.

Consortial Cataloging Guidelines For Electronic Resources: I-Share Survey And Recommendations, Kristin E. Martin, Judith Dzierba, Lynnette Fields, Sandy K. Roe

SIUE Faculty Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

In 2009, the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) charged a task force to update and revise recommendations that address cataloging practice and catalog access to electronic resources for libraries participating in the I-Share union catalog. This article presents the results of a survey and recommendations developed by the 2009 Task Force that cover all types of e-resources. Issues covered include: single or separate records for electronic and print versions of a title; the use of aggregator-neutral and provider neutral records,; the construction and placement of the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) and notes; and the use of …

Improving Library Services With E-Books, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Last month, during a family trip to Yellowstone National Park, my 9-year-old son asked how high the water from Old Faithful was spraying and why it was so hot and steamy. Armed with my smartphone and the Concise Encyclopedia Britannica application , I was able to touch, search, and tell: 160 feet high, and proximity to magma.

Did I need an e-book app on a mobile device to answer these questions for him? Probably not. A signpost or park ranger could have informed me, but the beauty of my solution was that I easily found the information at an altitude …

Charting Strange Lands: The Acquisitions Of E-Books, Kate Seago

Library Presentations

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Ask The Aggregators, Sue Polanka

University Libraries' Staff Publications

Last November, I moderated a session at the Thirtieth Annual Charleston Conference called ''Ask an Aggregator." Panelists-Kevin Sayar, president of ebrary; Kari Paulson, president of EBL; Rich Rosy, vice president for library services at Ingram Digital; and Tim Collins, president of EBSCO-representing four e-book aggregators fielded a variety of questions from the audience. There were many similarities between the aggregators, each boasting a strong commitment to providing service, expanding title lists, and offering a variety of business models. One important thing I learned was the difficulty aggregators have in negotiating rights with publishers. Every time an aggregator wants to change …

Transitioning To E-Books: Usage And Attitudes Among Business Faculty, Leticia Camacho, Andy Spackman

Faculty Publications

The authors discuss declining usage of print collections in business disciplines and describe a survey of business faculty conducted in fall 2009. Results indicate a preference for print books but a willingness to substitute e-books. Using these results, this article outlines reasons for faculty preferences and implications for future collection development.