The Viewpoint of Library Directors on the Introduction of E-book Services in Japanese Public Libraries

Mitani, Naoya; Ishita, Emi; Watanabe, Yukiko

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Title

The Viewpoint of Library Directors on the Introduction of E-book Services in Japanese Public Libraries

Author(s)

• Mitani, Naoya
• Ishita, Emi
• Watanabe, Yukiko

Issue Date

2014-03-01

Keyword(s)

• E-books
• Public libraries
• Interviews
• Library directors

Abstract

In this paper, we aim to make clear what problems might occur when public libraries in Japan introduce e-books. We conducted semi-structured interviews with nine public library directors. These interviews revealed a wide range of opinions about e-book use in public libraries. Seven main factors emerged: a) necessity of e-book introduction, b) recognition of e-books, c) budget for e-books, d) management of e-books, e) difference between public library users and e-book users, f) accessibility of e-books, and g) digitalization of library resources. We also analyzed the differences in perspectives on e-books between two kinds of public library management styles.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2014 Proceedings

Type of Resource

text

Language

english

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.9776/14282

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