E-books and research technology provider ebrary, US, has announced the initial results of its 2011 Global Student E-book Survey. A comparison of the new survey with the same survey conducted in 2008 implies that aggregators, publishers, and librarians need to better collaborate to address students' information and research needs.
The survey of more than 6,500 students reveals that e-book usage and awareness have not increased significantly in 2011 over 2008. Preference for printed books over electronic books has not changed - both are still equally important, the survey noted. Further, it states that the vast majority of students would choose electronic over print if it were available and if better tools along with fewer restrictions were offered. The survey also noted that there is a need for reliable social media tools geared toward research.
Carol Zsulya, Head, Collection Management; Business/Economics Librarian, Cleveland State University, and Kevin Sayar, President and General Manager of ebrary, will co-present the initial comparison of the 2011 vs. 2008 Global Student E-book Surveys along with Cleveland State University's institution-specific results in 2011 at the Charleston Conference. A live webinar from the Charleston Conference will be available to anyone unable to attend the event and will begin at 12:45pm EDT. Interested parties may sign up for the webinar at http://www.tfaforms.com/222269.
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