Audiobooks and E-books
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5860/rusq.51n4.340Abstract
This article provides a thorough review of the research literature on audiobooks and e-books. The review encompasses literature from various disciplines. Additionally, the future of these formats is explored as well as the implications for libraries.
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