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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
  • Abbr : JKLISS
  • 2021, 52(2), pp.429~445
  • DOI : 10.16981/kliss.52.2.202106.429
  • Publisher : Korean Library And Information Science Society
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science
  • Received : June 18, 2021
  • Accepted : June 28, 2021
  • Published : June 30, 2021

Jin Young Kim 1 Han, Sang-Woo 2

1광주대학교 문헌정보학과
2광주대학교

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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.

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