No Shelf Required: E-Books in Libraries (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838910542)

E-books have been around for more than 10 years but are still a relatively new phenomenon to may librarians and publishers. With the introduction of e-book readers, the e-book has become mainstream, with recent triple-digit annual increases in sales. But what place do they have in the library? In this volume, Polanka brings together a variety of professionals to share their experience about e-books with librarians and publishers. Providing forward-thinking ideas while remaining grounded in practical information that can be implemented in all kinds of libraries, the topic explored include *An introduction to e-books, their different types, and an overview of their history and development *E-book technology: general features of interfaces and e-book readers, best practices for acquisition, data standards, and how to track usage *Why e-books are good for learning, and how librarians can market them to a wide range of users, as illustrated by case studies and examples This crucial collection is a must-read for librarians who wish to understand how e-books fit in today's library.

Author: Sue Polanka
ISBN-10: 0838910548
ISBN-13: 9780838910542
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/01/2010 pg. 128
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2011 - Reviewed - More Editing Needed
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2011 pg. 361