No Shelf Required 2: Use and Management of Electronic Books

No Shelf Required #2

by Sue Polanka (Editor)

With their explosive sales and widespread availability, the past few years have definitively proven that e-books are here to stay. In this sequel to her best-selling book of the same title, expert Polanka dives even deeper into the world of digital distribution. Contributors from across the breadth of the e-book world offer their perspectives on what s happening now and what to expect in the coming months and years. Included in this invaluable resource are * Guidelines for performing traditional library processes such as cataloging, weeding, archiving, and managing e-book accessibility for patrons with special needs * Explorations of topics such as the e-book digital divide and open-access publishing * Case studies from an array of academic, public, and school libraries, offering firsthand accounts of what works, what doesn t, and why * Discussions of the emerging model of the electronic-only library and the rich possibilities of enhanced e-books All librarians will want to familiarize themselves with the wealth of advice in this volume on best practices for use and management of e-books.

Genres: Nonfiction, Library Science, Professional Development, Librarianship

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 19, 2011

Reviews

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was hoping for what the title says: something about use and management of ebooks. This volume is something entirely different. It is about a few wise bureaucrats who are spreading the knowledge and the lingo for other bureaucrats to increase their stipends and grants. It is about fleecing the tax payer, of course, "for the greater good". It is an immoral book about keeping a medieval anachronism because there are so many sinecures that might disappear.

[Dianna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading for anyone in the library! Covers things you didn't know you didn't know!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must give No Shelf Required 2: Use and Management of Electronic Books, 5 stars!!!!

Well, I guess I'm a bit biased but I was fortunate to be included with many excellent scholars in this book.

Read my Chapter 16: Using E-Books with Reluctuant Readers!

Happy Reading!
Kathy

[Liz De Coster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good overview of issues relating to ebooks in many types of libraries, though more information on legal implications and licensing issues would have been appreciated.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of information on managing and considering ebooks and ereaders in libraries. A must read for every librarian

[Karen! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, excellent scholarship. This book goes further into the realm of eBooks and deals with issues that real librarians are facing in the digital collections world. A very useful resource.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking, even the chapters I didn't think would apply to me. Some is more applicable to public/academic libraries than school.