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28.4.14

What To Do About That Reference Collection

Buy eBooks or pBooks?
A recent post at the Mackin blog offers 3 criteria for choosing a pBook over an eBook for reference purposes:

"Most school library media specialists are well along the path of developing a blended and balanced print/electronic collection. However, challenges remain when determining which format to choose to best serve our students. This can be particularly vexing in the reference area, where materials are often quite pricey.   And, in this era when students expect 24/7 access to materials, what is the point of the traditional reference collection anyway?"

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