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    Books and ebooks in an academic library

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    Authors
    Wells, David
    Sallenbach, Anita
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Citation
    Wells, D. and Sallenbach, A. 2015. Books and ebooks in an academic library. The Australian Library Journal. 64 (3): pp. 168-179.
    Source Title
    The Australian Library Journal
    DOI
    10.1080/00049670.2015.1041216
    ISSN
    0004-9670
    School
    Library and Information Services
    Remarks

    This is an Author's Original Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in The Australian Library Journal on [15/05/2015] available online at <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00049670.2015.1041216">http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00049670.2015.1041216</a>

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/12976
    Collection
    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This article tests ALIA's statement that ‘library print and ebook collections will establish a 50:50 equilibrium by 2020’ against the experience and likely trajectory of Curtin University Library. It identifies features of the higher education landscape that have led to the development of epreferred strategies, outlines current collection principles, and describes the current state of the Library's holdings. Looking ahead, the article charts the likely impact of the current collection development framework over the next six years, considering questions relating to budget, use of space, client experience and treatment of the legacy print collection.

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