Despite rising sales and readership in recent years, ebooks are not yet positioned to take over print books. Both print books and ebooks have unique attributes and serve distinct functions in meeting people’s reading needs, which may vary by individual demographic, contextual, and situational factors. The results of this study support the notion that ebooks have firmly established a place in people’s lives due to the convenient way in which they allow people to access their favorite content in any place, at any time. As they stand, ebooks and print books complement each other, providing the same content in two different media.
The results of this study illustrate that there are a variety of factors that contribute to print/ebook readership and preferences. As technologies evolve, so may the functions of ebooks. Future research should take into consideration the context and situation of the individual, the characteristics of the medium, and the functions that print/ebooks can fulfill in order to better understand the choices and preferences between the two. This study is unique, but it is also limited, as it provides only a snapshot view of ebooks and print books as they stand at this time. A longitudinal study with more emphasis on function could provide a more comprehensive picture and a more accurate prediction of whether ebooks will ever fully replace print books and why.
This study has implications for libraries, other information institutions, and related shareholders such as publishers that seek to understand and accommodate user preferences in an increasingly digital, Internet-based information environment. The study provides unique insight on user choices and preferences when reading books. Additionally, ebooks and eReaders are a rapidly evolving and popular technology that is of great interest to media companies and publishing companies. Findings from this study provide a direction in understanding who is adopting such technology and how it is being implemented.
Despite rising sales and readership in recent years, ebooks are not yet positioned to take over print books. Both print books and ebooks have unique attributes and serve distinct functions in meeting people’s reading needs, which may vary by individual demographic, contextual, and situational factors. The results of this study support the notion that ebooks have firmly established a place in people’s lives due to the convenient way in which they allow people to access their favorite content in any place, at any time. As they stand, ebooks and print books complement each other, providing the same content in two different media.The results of this study illustrate that there are a variety of factors that contribute to print/ebook readership and preferences. As technologies evolve, so may the functions of ebooks. Future research should take into consideration the context and situation of the individual, the characteristics of the medium, and the functions that print/ebooks can fulfill in order to better understand the choices and preferences between the two. This study is unique, but it is also limited, as it provides only a snapshot view of ebooks and print books as they stand at this time. A longitudinal study with more emphasis on function could provide a more comprehensive picture and a more accurate prediction of whether ebooks will ever fully replace print books and why.This study has implications for libraries, other information institutions, and related shareholders such as publishers that seek to understand and accommodate user preferences in an increasingly digital, Internet-based information environment. The study provides unique insight on user choices and preferences when reading books. Additionally, ebooks and eReaders are a rapidly evolving and popular technology that is of great interest to media companies and publishing companies. Findings from this study provide a direction in understanding who is adopting such technology and how it is being implemented.
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