Ebooks and libraries - a missed opportunity to evolve?
Jinfo Article
1st July 2011
Abstract
Over the years, public libraries have successfully redefined themselves when new publishing media have arrived but Matthew Solle questions whether their approach to lending eBooks will jeopardise their future, and considers how further and higher education are tackling this issue.
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