Last week the OITP eBook Task Force released these ebooks FAQs. pdf here
Frequently Asked E-book Questions from Public Librarians Prepared by the OITP E-book Task Force
The OITP E-book Task Force is responding to FAQs sent to us by public librarians. (Future FAQs will focus on questions from the school library community). We anticipate that additional questions will be added over time.
1. What are e-books?
An e-book is a digitally expressed narrative containing text and other media. Many e-books are electronic versions of printed books; increasingly authors and content creators are creating e-books with no print analogues. Most current e-books exist as packages that can be read on computing devices using a browser-based application or on a dedicated e-reader device. Some e-books are enhanced and include indexes, dictionaries, maps, video, and geolocational or interactive elements such as simulations as an integral part of the book. Most e-book distribution platforms permit bookmarking and annotations. At this time, the majority of trade digital books that public libraries typically acquire do not presently have these features.
via eBook FAQs. 36 Most Common Questions Answered by the OITP eBook Task Force | Librarian by Day
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