E‐books and piracy: implications/issues for academic libraries
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe how the acts of piracy in the publication field are viewed by the industry, and possible student involvement in e‐book piracy.
Design/methodology/approach
The searches encompassed articles on the issue of e‐book piracy.
Findings
There is a definite problem between the needs of the publishing industry and students in colleges and universities.
Research limitations/implications
The author has only seen small indicators of the overall problem. Much more has to be investigated and learned.
Practical implications
Libraries in particular will have to be watchful in terms of e‐book readers and e‐book piracy.
Originality/value
Owing to the litigious nature of the publishing industry, librarians must be wary of e‐book piracy as it regards to the library.
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Citation
Zimerman, M. (2011), "E‐books and piracy: implications/issues for academic libraries", New Library World, Vol. 112 No. 1/2, pp. 67-75. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074801111100463
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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