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Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship Volume 21, 2009 - Issue 3-4: Topics from the 2009 Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference
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Off the Shelf: Trends in the Purchase and Use of Electronic Reference Books

Abe Korah San Jacinto College-Central, 8060 Spencer Hwy., Pasadena, TX, 77505
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Erin Cassidy Sam Houston State University, Box 2179, Huntsville, TX, 77341
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Eric Elmore Sam Houston State University, Box 2179, Huntsville, TX, 77341
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Ann Jerabek Interlibrary Services, Sam Houston State University, Box 2179, Huntsville, TX, 77341
Pages 263-278 | Published online: 19 Dec 2009
 
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Abstract

What is the future direction of reference books? What types of policies are libraries implementing regarding the purchase of electronic reference books? Are libraries still buying hard copy reference items when an electronic equivalent is available? This paper discusses a national survey of libraries regarding the purchase and use of electronic reference books by information professionals and patrons.

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