E-Books in the Sciences: If We Buy It Will They Use It?

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  • Rajiv Nariani

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https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2503

Abstract

The article discusses research on the use of science online electronic books (e-books) among faculty members and graduate students. The study surveyed 58 graduate students, 26 masteral students and faculty on e-book awareness with a list of e-book publishers provided and the second part on the preferred features in an e-book platform. Results indicated that 76% of students have used e-books while 50 % of the faculty have awareness and 46% have no awareness about e-books in the library.

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Published

2009-12-01

How to Cite

Nariani, R. (2009). E-Books in the Sciences: If We Buy It Will They Use It?. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (59). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2503

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No. 59 (2009): Fall

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Board Accepted Articles

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