Print Book and e-Book Collections in Academic Libraries in Malawi.

Autor: Chaputula, Aubrey Harvey, Kapondera, Sellina Khumbo
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Zdroj: Collection Management; 2023, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p375-396, 22p
Abstrakt: Arrival of e-books on the scene has had a significant effect on the collection development activities of many academic libraries. Whilst some libraries have made the radical decision to ditch print books in favor of e-books, others are cautiously navigating the new terrain by acquiring both. The current study used the survey research design to study the collection development trends of print books and e-books in academic libraries in Malawi. The study found that academic libraries in Malawi are acquiring both print books and e-books. The trend has resulted from collection development decisions, practices, and budgetary constraints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index