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

Kim,, J. Y. , & Han,, S. W. (2021). A Study on the Status of e-Books Usage in Small University Library: Focusing on the D University Library. Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society, 52(2), 429-445, https://doi.org/10.16981/kliss.52.2.202106.429

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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: 소규모대학교, 대학도서관, 전자책, 전자책 관리정책

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Vol.52 No.2

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

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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society