The killer Kindle

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Title:	The killer Kindle
Author(s):	Norm Medeiros, (Haverford College Library, Haverford, Pennsylvania, USA)
Citation:	Norm Medeiros, (2009) "The killer Kindle", OCLC Systems & Services, Vol. 25 Iss: 4, pp.225 - 227
Keywords:	Electronic books, Information media
Article type:	Viewpoint
DOI:	10.1108/10650750911001806 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review Amazon's Kindle, and to describe intersections between it, smart phones, and Google Books. Design/methodology/approach – The article is designed as an opinion piece on the nature of electronic books in academia. Findings – The article suggests e-books will increase in popularity over time, but that the business model for individual download of e-books will need to support institutional purchase. Originality/value – The article should generate views, both in support of and in opposition to, the claims of the author; it should serve as a discussion starter.