Acquisition and access of E-Books in academic libraries: Some concerns Singh Rajesh1, Singh Vikas2 1Deputy Librarian, Central Reference Library, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India 2Shri Ram College of Commerce Library, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007, India Online published on 18 September, 2018. Abstract The present paper is an attempt to highlight the issues and challenges faced practically in academic library settings in acquisition and access of e-books. Defines the concept of e-book and outlines the comparative advantages and limitations of both print books and e-books. Deliberates the major concerns why, despite the inherent qualities of providing cost effective content that can be easily discovered, delivered anywhere, at any time to a variety of user friendly devices for consumption and reuse, e-books is still struggling to establish itself at par with e-journals in libraries. Top Keywords E-books, Print-books, Electronic Resource, India, Electronic reading, E-book system. Top |