Graduate Student Use of and Preference for Unlimited-Use e-Books as Textbooks: Preliminary Results

Smith, Andrew J. M.; Sutton, Sarah

Permalink

https://hdl.handle.net/2142/108819 Copy

Description

Title

Graduate Student Use of and Preference for Unlimited-Use e-Books as Textbooks: Preliminary Results

Author(s)

• Smith, Andrew J. M.
• Sutton, Sarah

Issue Date

2020-10-13

Keyword(s)

• E-textbooks
• Textbook format
• Student textbook preference
• Open educational resources
• Alternative educational resources

Abstract

This study investigated the preference of master’s level library science graduate students for required textbooks in print or unlimited-use ebook format in the context of alternate educational materials provided by the university library. Surveys with both fixed-response and open-ended questions were completed as a class exercise by 151 students enrolled in four sections of a collection management class and four sections of a research methods class. Results show a strong preference for print but indicate that cost to students influences etextbook use.

Series/Report Name or Number

• Students
• Pedagogy
• Online Learning
• Academic Libraries
• Print Culture
• Information Use

Type of Resource

text

Permalink

http://hdl.handle.net/2142/108819

Owning Collections