The tree‐friendly iPad

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to describe the impact that iPad ownership by undergraduates may be having at the author's institution.

Design/methodology/approach

The article considers the iPad's lightweight nature and crisp display as promoting both its carrying and reading appeal.

Findings

The article discusses scenarios fostered by the iPad and emerging tablet products.

Originality/value

The article theorizes that a tipping point has been reached regarding the format preference of print and electronic books.

Citation

Medeiros, N. (2012), "The tree‐friendly iPad", OCLC Systems & Services: International digital library perspectives, Vol. 28 No. 4, pp. 168-169. https://doi.org/10.1108/10650751211279094