Abstract

This study examines worldwide usage of over 600,000 e-books from Ebook Library (EBL) and ebrary. Using multiple modes of analysis, the study shows that there are variations in usage by geographic region as well as by subject. The study examines usage in relation to availability of titles, different types of usage per session, usage of the top ten percent of titles, and intensive and extensive use. These patterns can be used for benchmarking and as a model for local e-book studies.

Details

Title
E-book usage on a global scale: patterns, trends and opportunities
Author
Levine-Clark, Michael
Pages
39-48
Publication year
2015
Publication date
Jul 2015
Publisher
United Kingdom Serials Group (UKSG)
e-ISSN
20487754
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1697484078
Copyright
Copyright United Kingdom Serials Group (UKSG) Jul 2015