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http://dx.doi.org/10.16981/kliss.52.2.202106.429

A Study on the Status of e-Books Usage in Small University Library: Focusing on the D University Library  

Kim, Jin Young (광주대학교 문헌정보학과)
Han, Sang Woo (광주대학교 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.52, no.2, 2021 , pp. 429-445 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the status of e-books usage in small university library and to suggest implications for e-book management policies. To do that, a survey was conducted with students in a local small university, and the valid responses of 259 people were analyzed. As a result of the analysis, the preference of paper books (71%) was higher than that of e-books (12%). However, satisfaction with e-books (45.6%) was higher than that of paper books (27.9%) if they had experience using e-books. In addition, satisfaction was highest when using e-books for general reading, and it was found that the use device preferred to use a tablet. Based on the results of this study, we proposed some suggestions; 1) establishment of e-books service policy and promotion plan, 2) use of e-books dedicated devices and development of user-friendly e-books using environment, 3) providing various topics of e-books, 4) formation of an association for joint use of e-books between small library universities.
Keywords
Small University; University Library; e-Book; e-Book Management Policy;
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