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Battle for eBook Mindshare: it’s all about the rights

Zsolt Silberer

Electronic Strategy, Wolters Kluwer Health, silberer{at}yahoo.co.uk

David Bass

dbass{at}riverdeap.com

This paper discusses a variety of options available to academic libraries considering the acquisition of eBooks. A detailed examination is undertaken with regard to the impact of eBooks on the ordering process, purchasing models, distribution options and overall utility. The paper also outlines some key issues and potential future directions for eBooks.

Key Words: eBooks • Acquisitions • Digital rights management

IFLA Journal, Vol. 33, No. 1, 23-31 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/0340035207076407
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