eBooks and the Library 10+ Years In

Track:

Tools for Learning

Time:

12:00 – 12:30 pm

Location:

President’s III

Presenter:

Teddy Gray, Biological Sciences and Collection Analytics Librarian

Session Information:

Over the past decade, the Duke University Libraries have collected eBooks with their numbers increasing significantly in the last three years. While eBook formats and platforms still vary widely, their acquisitions by the library has become normal part of collection building. Print and electronic books will continue to be part of the library’s collection mix into the foreseeable future as both offer unique advantages. Recent advances in eBooks collecting, including consortial purchasing and demand driven acquisition, have enriched the patron experience. Future developments such as local eBook hosting offer libraries the chance to further improve eBook usability.

Author: Elise Mueller, Ph.D.

Elise Mueller is the consultant for the language departments at Duke. Her goal is to support their teaching through sound pedagogy and educational technologies. She leads fellowships and workshops on blended teaching, student reflection, portfolios and course design. She is currently grappling with the meaning of a liberal arts education in the 21st century. View all posts by Elise Mueller, Ph.D.