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With their explosive sales and widespread availability, the past few years have definitively proven that e-books are here to stay. In this sequel to her best-selling book of the same title, expert Polanka dives even deeper into the world of digital distribution. Contributors from across the breadth of the e-book world offer their perspectives on what's happening now and what to expect in the coming months and years. Included in this invaluable resource areGuidelines for performing traditional library processes such as cataloging, weeding, archiving, and managing e-book accessibility for patrons with special needsExplorations of topics such as the e-book digital divide and open-access publishingCase studies from an array of academic, public, and school libraries, offering firsthand accounts of what works, what doesn't, and whyDiscussions of the emerging model of the electronic-only library and the rich possibilities of enhanced e-booksAll librarians will want to familiarize themselves with the wealth of advice in this volume on best practices for use and management of e-books.

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