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A Guide to eBook Buying Decisions for the Library  | ||||||||||
SCI200402 12 March 2004
| Managing electronic collections in the library is a complex process, since it involves making decisions not only on the titles to be purchased, but also the technical formats for the lending collection. This guide provides an overview of questions which are recommended for use as a part of the selection process, covering an overview of eBooks, how they differ from book databases, why libraries may consider purchasing eBooks, how they may be funded, requirements for publishers and the impact of eBooks on library purchases. Further details on eBooks may be found in our report The eBooks Marketplace: A New Evaluation
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