Two consecutive Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) grants initially funded this project and several of the following studies. Information about the grants is available, including information about their objectives, target audience and participating libraries.

The primary focus of the first grant was to understand electronic book devices and how they might be intergrated into school, academic and public libraries. Starting in April 2000, area libraries began circulating SoftBook and Rocket eBook devices to their patrons. An article summarizing the study was published in portal: Libraries and the Academy, 1:1, 2001, pp 71-5 (publishing agreement permits inclusion of article on personal or departmental on-line site)

Audio eBooks

In the second year of the grant, 3 area public libraries began circulating digital audio books (DABs) on MP3 players. Along with Kalamazoo Public Library, these libraries are the first to circulate audio ebooks under a library lending program with Audible.com.

netLibrary

Two netLibrary studies were conducted at the University of Rochester Libraries. The first was to examine the University's overall use of its netLibrary collection. The second study focused on the incorporation of netLibrary titles into course e-reserves.

Questia

Although Questia struggles with financial instability, its collection continues to grow, albeit at a slower than expected pace. Below is a quick look at the make-up of Questia collection and marketing schemes. In addition, a recent Library Hi Tech (19:4, 2001) about the competition that Questia and Questia-like services pose for academic libraries is available in pdf format for download.

Questia's Collection & Marketing

Powerpoint Presentations

ALA Preconference (June 2001): Library Implementation of eBooks
Charleston Conference (November 2001): eBook Applications in Libraries: Challenges & Opportunities
Saskatchewan Library Association (April 2002): Challenges and Opportunities for eBooks in Public Libraries
Saskatchewan Library Association (April 2002): eBooks in Academic Libraries



	eBook Studies

	Two consecutive Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) grants initially funded this project and several of the following studies. Information about the grants is available, including information about their objectives, target audience and participating libraries. eBook Devices The primary focus of the first grant was to understand electronic book devices and how they might be intergrated into school, academic and public libraries. Starting in April 2000, area libraries began circulating SoftBook and Rocket eBook devices to their patrons. An article summarizing the study was published in portal: Libraries and the Academy, 1:1, 2001, pp 71-5 (publishing agreement permits inclusion of article on personal or departmental on-line site) Circulation & Acceptable Use Policy Participating Libraries & Librarians Patron Surveys Study Challenges Study Conclusions eBook Pricing Data Pros & Cons of eBook Devices for Libraries Audio eBooks In the second year of the grant, 3 area public libraries began circulating digital audio books (DABs) on MP3 players. Along with Kalamazoo Public Library, these libraries are the first to circulate audio ebooks under a library lending program with Audible.com. Audio eBooks from Audible.com Acceptable Use Policy Circulation & Hold Procedures Participating Libraries & Librarians Patron Surveys Audio eBook Pricing & Availability Data netLibrary Two netLibrary studies were conducted at the University of Rochester Libraries. The first was to examine the University's overall use of its netLibrary collection. The second study focused on the incorporation of netLibrary titles into course e-reserves. Summary of the two studies' findings (pdf file) General netLibrary User Survey eBooks on eReserves Survey - Students eBooks on eReserves Survey - Professors Questia Although Questia struggles with financial instability, its collection continues to grow, albeit at a slower than expected pace. Below is a quick look at the make-up of Questia collection and marketing schemes. In addition, a recent Library Hi Tech (19:4, 2001) about the competition that Questia and Questia-like services pose for academic libraries is available in pdf format for download. Questia's Collection & Marketing Powerpoint Presentations ALA Preconference (June 2001): Library Implementation of eBooks Charleston Conference (November 2001): eBook Applications in Libraries: Challenges & Opportunities Saskatchewan Library Association (April 2002): Challenges and Opportunities for eBooks in Public Libraries Saskatchewan Library Association (April 2002): eBooks in Academic Libraries

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