E-book use by students: Undergraduates in economics, literature, and nursing

被引:53
作者
Hernon, Peter
Hopper, Rosita
Leach, Michael R.
Saunders, Laura L.
Zhang, Jane
机构
[1] Simmons Coll, Grad Sch Lib & Informat Sci, Boston, MA 02115 USA
[2] Johnson & Wales Univ, Providence, RI 02903 USA
[3] Harvard Univ, Phys Res Lib, Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
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D O I
10.1016/j.acalib.2006.08.005
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Faculty and students in economics, literature, and medicine (including nursing) are frequent users of e-books. This study examines search behavior and use patterns of undergraduates majoring in the three subjects. The findings have particular relevance for publishers, vendors, content aggregators, classroom instructors, and librarians promoting the effective use of e-books.
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页码:3 / 13
页数:11
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