@article{Kaari_2021, title={Faculty in the Applied and Pure Sciences May Have Limited Experience with E-books}, volume={16}, url={https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/29939}, DOI={10.18438/eblip29939}, abstractNote={<p><strong>A Review of:</strong></p> <p>Bierman, J., Ortega, L., & Rupp-Serrano, K. (2010). E-book usage in pure and applied sciences. <em>Science & technology libraries, 29</em>(1-2), 69-91. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/01942620903579393">https://doi.org/10.1080/01942620903579393</a></p> <p><strong>Abstract</strong></p> <p><strong>Objective</strong> – To determine the usage of and attitudes toward e-books among faculty in the applied and pure sciences.</p> <p><strong>Design</strong> – Online survey and in-person interviews.</p> <p><strong>Setting</strong> – A large public university in the United States.</p> <p><strong>Subjects</strong> – 11 faculty members.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong> – Participants completed an 11-item survey covering demographic data and questions about electronic book experience and preferences. This was followed up by an in-person interview with the researchers. The interviews were structured into three sections: opening questions about e-book usage, an interactive demonstration and discussion of two preselected e-books, and final follow-up questions. Interviews followed a general script of prepared questions, but also encouraged open discussion and dialogue.</p> <p><strong>Main Results</strong> – Most participants in the study reported limited experience with e-books and only 3 of the 11 participants reported using library-purchased e-books in their research and instruction. Participants noted ease of access and searchability as key advantages of e-books. Concerns included the belief that reading and learning is more difficult on a desktop computer, as well as concerns about the stability and reliability of e-book access. Participants also felt negatively about the necessity to create a new login profile and password to access e-books.  The study found no difference in the way faculty in pure and applied sciences approached e-books.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong> – The authors determine that e-books will likely become more commonly used in academia. Users want e-books that are easy to use and customizable. In addition, the authors conclude that librarians need to understand their patrons’ needs as e-book users and proactively promote and market their e-book collections.</p>}, number={3}, journal={Evidence Based Library and Information Practice}, author={Kaari, Jennifer}, year={2021}, month={Sep.}, pages={152–153} }