Chapter 6: Digital Textbooks
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/ltr.47n8Abstract
This chapter of The No Shelf Required Guide to E-book Purchasing examines the impact of textbook costs on students in higher education. The author reviews digital textbook market trends, examines their impact on libraries and students in Ohio, and offers proposed solutions.
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