The Electronic Library: Volume 23 Issue 1

Using e‐books for knowledge management

Aims to introduce the articles in the special issue which demonstrate the many important uses to which electronic books are now being put.

E‐books in academic libraries

This paper provides an analysis of the current state‐of‐the‐art in e‐books, and attempts both to set the scene and provide reasons for their low uptake.

An overview of electronic books: a bibliography

The purpose is to bring together all bibliographic references of the published literature on electronic books (e‐books) and related technologies in one source so that it…

The e‐book industry today: a bumpy road becomes an evolutionary path to market maturity

To provide a snapshot picture of the current e‐book industry from the perspectives of various key individuals in the industry.

Using electronic textbooks: promoting, placing and embedding

The paper illustrates the experiences of both academic and support staff in the use of electronic books within a higher education setting. The case studies report upon…

Desirable search features of web‐based scholarly e‐book systems

To examine what search capabilities are desirable in web‐based scholarly e‐book systems.

Electronic textbooks that transform how textbooks are used

This paper's goals are to motivate the design of an electronic textbook that seeks to transform how textbooks are used inside and outside the classroom. In particular, it…

Implications for electronic publishing in libraries and information centres in Africa

To identify the challenges facing libraries and information centres in Africa in the establishment of electronic publishing.

E‐books in an academic library: implementation at the ETH Library, Zurich

To provide some insight into the phenomenon of e‐books and their potential application in general, and to describe how the ETH‐Bibliothek, an academic library, has…

Can electronic textbooks help children to learn?

This paper investigates the potential electronic textbooks (e‐textbooks) have to augment the learning and education of children.

Electronic books: their integration into library and information centers

To highlight the salient features of e‐books, challenges that arise in integrating e‐books into library and information centers (LICs), e‐books business models and…

Shaping the Network Society: The New Role of Civil Society in Cyberspace

Building an Electronic Resource Collection: A Practical Guide

Weblogs and Libraries

Weaving a Library Web: A Guide to Developing Children's Web sites

Know It All, Find it Fast: An A‐Z Source Guide for The Enquiry Desk

IT Experience in India: Bridging the Digital Divide

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