Library Technology Reports (vol. 49, no. 3) "E-book Platforms for Libraries" provides an overview of the various types of e-book platforms available to academic, research, public, and K-12 librarise in the United States (an beyond). The focus is on the products that house electronic versions of books also available in print. A directory lists platforms and identifies the type of platform, e-books, subject areas, and library market; main subject areas; and business models. Four summary tables help readers compare options.
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Mirela Roncevic is an independent writer, editor and content developer recognized for spearheading a number of initiatives in the LIS field, including the overhaul of reference coverage in Library Journal. She has also managed publications of LIS books and newsletters and developed free online resources for librarians, including The Library Grants Center. At the forefront of the e-book revolution since its infancy, she managed Library Journal's first e-book reviews column in 1999 and is a consultant for e-content producers, advising them on positioning their products in libraries while working closely with librarians. Editor of The Library Journal Guide to E-Reference Resources, she is also co-editor of eContent Quarterly, a new online journal published by ALA Editions.
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