E-Books vs. Print: Which is the Better Value?

Bunkell, Jonathan; Dyas-Correia, Sharon

doi:10.1080/03615260802698283

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“…Some of these models have been reviewed in literature discussing their strengths and weaknesses, and it was noted that the prevailing models are not entirely suitable for the digital information world and there is a market failure (JISC, 2009;Content Complete, 2009;Nicholas et al, 2010;Bunkell and Dyas-Correia, 2009;Pool, 2010). Several studies have also taken place exploring various alternative business models for digital information services, especially in the context of various open access models.…”

Section: Sustainability Of Digital Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Many changes are now taking place in the publishing industry to respond to the emerging technologies and rapidly changing marketplace and user expectations vis-à -vis the economic crises facing the world. A variety of alternative models for accessing Digital information services knowledge have appeared over the past few years and they operate under different business models (see for example, Bunkell and Dyas-Correia, 2009;Content Complete, 2009;JISC, 2009;Nicholas et al, 2010;Pool, 2010). Side-by-side, new players and business models have appeared in the knowledge sector, typical examples being Google Books, Amazon and various other key players in the e-book market, Springer and various other major publishers that provide all their content in digital forms, and so on.…”

Section: Sustainability Of Digital Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Sustainability of digital information services

Chowdhury

2013

Journal of Documentation

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Purpose -This paper aims to propose a model which serves to illustrate that a number of factors are responsible for, and contribute to, the different forms of sustainability of digital information services. It also seeks to identify some areas of information research and their interrelationship in the context of sustainability of digital information services. Design/methodology/approach -This research is based on critical analysis of a range of research and policy documents, and an environment scan, in different aspects of sustainability of information systems and services. Recent and relevant past research studies as well as some relevant government policies and initiatives have been critically analyzed in order to identify various factors that are said to contribute to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of information services. Findings -It is noted that the sustainability of information has not been studied within the mainstream information science research. However, several previous research studies have produced findings and models that can be used to achieve some aspects of sustainability of information. It is also noted that various parameters of sustainability are inter-related and hence a proper research agenda has to be prepared, and concerted research efforts are needed in order to be able to develop and manage sustainable digital information services. Practical implications -A model has been proposed showing the various factors to be studied for achieving the economic, social and environmental sustainability of information services. Interrelations among the different factors and their implications for sustainability of digital information systems services are also discussed. Originality/value -The model is expected to open new vistas for research in the economic, social and environmental sustainability of digital information systems and services. It will develop new tools, technologies and applications for building sustainable information systems and services appropriate for the digital era.

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Section: Sustainability Of Digital Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sustainability Of Digital Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainability of digital information services

Chowdhury

2013

Journal of Documentation

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“…• Content. According to Bunkell and Dyas-Correia (2009), e-books costs 20 to 70% less compared to print ones and some can be downloaded for free (Weisberg, 2011) or rented (Radnor & Shrauger, 2012). In fact, many publishers specifically "rent" e-textbooks to students for the term of use rather than selling them.…”

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Exploring Perceptions of E-Books Among CEGEP Students and Faculty | Exploration des perceptions relatives aux livres électroniques chez les étudiants et enseignants au cégep

Chen¹,

Carliner²,

Martínez³

et al. 2019

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Because they are believed to be able to lower the costs of an education, e-books have been factored into the technology plans for community colleges and CEGEPs during the current decade. But adoption is a function of perceptions, which this study explored: (1) General perceptions of the CEGEP (collège d'enseignement général et professionnel, a community college-like institution in Quebec) students and faculty towards e-books and (2) the factors that drive those perceptions. Previous studies found that users generally had neutral and positive impressions of e-books and that the following factors drive overall perceptions of e-books: (a) previous experience, (b) reading preferences and tasks; (c) reading habits; (d) convenience; (e) costs; and (f) ownership issues. A survey of the 2,260 faculty and students at a CEGEP in Quebec was conducted, with 247 students and 19 faculty responding. Results indicated wide awareness of e-books and at least some experience with them. Results validated that previous experience drove perceptions, that printed materials generally had more credibility than digital ones (this was more pronounced for books), that many students read online but do not take notes when doing so, users perceive e-books to be more convenient than printed ones, that e-books become attractive when their price is 50% that of print, and that most users think that they own e-textbooks even though most publishers merely rent e-textbooks. The results suggest adoption barriers beyond technology and general perceptions that need to be addressed to increase general use and that designers of zero-cost (Z-degrees or Zed-Cred) degrees should consider.Parce qu’on croit qu’ils peuvent diminuer les coûts associés à l’éducation, les livres électroniques ont été pris en compte dans les plans technologiques des collèges communautaires et des cégeps au cours de la dernière décennie. L’adoption, cependant, est fonction des perceptions, que la présente étude a explorées : (1) perceptions générales des étudiants et enseignants du cégep (collège d’enseignement général et professionnel) quant aux livres électroniques et (2) facteurs qui motivent ces perceptions. Des études antérieures avaient conclu que les utilisateurs avaient des impressions neutres et positives sur les livres électroniques, et que les facteurs suivants déterminaient les perceptions globales quant aux livres électroniques : (a) expérience préalable, (b) préférences et tâches de lecture, (c) habitudes de lecture, (d) commodité, (e) coût et (f) questions de propriété. Un sondage de 2260 étudiants et enseignants d’un cégep québécois a été réalisé, et des réponses ont été obtenues de 247 étudiants et 19 membres du corps professoral. Les résultats ont indiqué une vaste conscience de l’existence des livres électroniques et, à tout le moins, une certaine expérience avec eux. Les résultats ont confirmé que l’expérience préalable déterminait les perceptions, que les documents imprimés ont en général une plus grande crédibilité que les documents numériques (cela était plus prononcé pour les livres), que de nombreux étudiants lisent en ligne, mais sans prendre de notes, que les utilisateurs perçoivent les livres électroniques comme étant plus pratiques que les livres imprimés, que les livres électroniques deviennent attrayants quand leur prix est à 50 % du prix de l’imprimé, et que la plupart des usagers croient posséder leurs manuels électroniques, même si la plupart des éditeurs ne font que les louer. Les résultats suggèrent qu’il existe des obstacles à l’adoption autres que la technologie et les perceptions générales, qu’il faudrait régler pour augmenter l’utilisation générale et dont les concepteurs de programmes sans frais devraient tenir compte.

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“…There are also major cost savings reported for the use of e-books of the printed version. Bunkell (2009), reporting research carried out by Elsevier, reports that the cost per use of printed books ranges from $3.24 to $28.57, while the initial usage cost for an e-book is between $0.25 and $4.80. In addition, the maintenance costs for e-books decrease each year, compared to print.…”

Section: E-books: Pro and Conmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Customer Is Always Right? Resistance from College Students to E-Books as Textbooks

O'Hare¹,

Smith²

2012

Kansas Library Association College and University Libraries Sec

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As the reign of the e-book continues to expand, more emphasis is being placed on e-books within the academic community, particularly with the idea of e-textbooks. Conventional wisdom suggests that in the same way the e-books now hold a major share of the book market, e-textbooks will continue to expand until they are also the dominant mode of textbook publishing. It also would be expected that current students in colleges and universities, who are usually described as digital natives, would embrace this technology wholeheartedly, but indications from currently-available research suggest the situation may not be as clear-cut. Recent studies have focused on the perceived impediments to e-textbook use from the student"s point of view. Collectively, they provide some guidance for appropriate modification of the technology, and suggest ways in which libraries and instructors might market e-textbooks more effectively.

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E-Books vs. Print: Which is the Better Value?

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Exploring Perceptions of E-Books Among CEGEP Students and Faculty | Exploration des perceptions relatives aux livres électroniques chez les étudiants et enseignants au cégep

The Customer Is Always Right? Resistance from College Students to E-Books as Textbooks

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