E-book Usage Research Articles

Understanding COUNTER 5 metrics in context: a case study on E-book vendor usage reports

This study examines the effectiveness of the COUNTER 5 metrics relating to e-book usage reporting. Through three simulated processes on two major e-book platforms, EBSCOhost and ProQuest Ebook Central, the authors were able to gain insights into how usage was counted at item level within each e-book platform. The study finds that both vendors followed the principles of COUNTER 5 standard in usage reporting. Nevertheless, the result of data analysis also suggests that the difference in platform design between the two vendors had a direct impact on how usage was counted, thus affected the total outcome of e-book usage reports.

Best Practices and Student Preferences for Implementing iPads into an Occupational Therapy Anatomy Laboratory

Multimodal approaches in teaching anatomy have been shown to improve student performance (Johnson, 2012). Most studies regarding best practices using technology to supplement teaching and learning in anatomy have been conducted in medical and undergraduate settings (Chakraborty, 2018; Sugand, 2010; Tam, 2020). There is little data that outlines the best practices for implementing iPads into occupational therapy (OT) anatomy courses (Meyer, 2016). Here, we aim to determine best practices for the implementation and student preferences of iPads for first year OT students in an anatomy laboratory at Samuel Merritt University (SMU). Our objective is to formulate a curriculum template on how to implement iPads in gross anatomy laboratory experiences. This study is significant as it will add to the body of literature that is lacking on the best practices for implementing iPads into an OT anatomy course and will establish best practices for enhancing student engagement in the anatomy laboratory.Best practices were documented for the implementation of thirteen iPads and eBooks into an OT anatomy lab course that met twice a week. OT students completed pre‐and post‐ surveys that included five‐point Likert scale and free text questions. The survey asked students to rate their comfort level and preferences for learning with iPads.Survey results displayed that 75% of students were comfortable using iPads, 37% of students strongly agreed that iPad applications improved their grade in the lab, and 43.75% believed that iPad applications helped with their understanding of cadavers. A working document on the best practices for implementing iPads into an anatomy laboratory space was also created. Best practices for implementing iPads and eBooks into an anatomy laboratory include setting up an orientation to the iPads and eBooks, assigning page numbers for eBooks, providing students with instructions on how to utilize the iPads outside of the eBooks, and how to use Poll Everywhere quizzes during laboratory sessions.The survey results display that OT students agree that iPad applications are of benefit to their understanding of cadaveric anatomy. This study also supports the need for a document that outlines the best practices for implementing iPads into an anatomy lab, specifically for OT students.Our results indicate that iPad technology aids students in learning cadaveric anatomy and can be incorporated as a supplemental resource to teaching cadaver‐based anatomy for OT students. Initial implementation of the iPads into the anatomy laboratory displayed a need for a document that outlined best practices that is absent from the literature. A working document for best practices can be disseminated to other anatomy faculty for use in their own anatomy laboratory courses. Future work and next steps include determining how students’ performance is impacted by the eBooks via tracking Poll Everywhere quiz scores and how students are actively using eBooks in the anatomy laboratory space and off‐campus by tracking eBook usage.

PERSEPSI PENGGUNAAN EBOOK DAN BUKU FIZIKAL DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR

This article discussed the perception between ebook and physical book usage among university students. A total of 96 university students were involved in this study which was conducted in the previous semester October 2021 – February 2022. Questionnaire was used as a research collection to obtain a comparison of student’s perceptions on ebook and physical books during learning time. The results found the effectiveness on ebook usage among students are higher compared to physical book usage with obtaining the result of a mean with 4.298 and a standard deviation of 0.801. Through the feedback given, functions and features found in ebook need to be improved so that it is suitable to use and give benefits to other students. Although ebook is a new form of innovation in publishing compared to existing physical books, continuous research needs to be done for user’s satisfaction.

Utilization of e-book 3-dimensions information systems based on google analytics

The use of information and communication technology has become a necessity for people to search for information and information published in 3-dimensional e-book media, which has been widely used in information retrieval. This paper aims to determine the use of 3-dimensional e-Books produced by the Directorate of Repository, Multimedia, and Scientific Publishing-National Information Research Agency. The method used in this research is the Google Analytics method, an application that provides information on the results of data collection (data mining) using the web using page tag techniques. With Google Analytics, the collected data related to acquisition and user behavior on the web can be analyzed to be used as a goal, reference, and reliable data. The results showed that there were 304 (three hundred and four) titles of 3-dimensional E-Books produced, which were grouped into 12 categories. Users of 3-dimensional E-Books are spread across 12 (twelve) countries. The two countries that use the most are Indonesia, with 2,718 users (94.05%), followed by America with 72 users (2.49%). Meanwhile, the two most widely used 3-dimensional e-book categories were the tourism category with 625 (31.2%) and animal husbandry and agriculture 421 (21.0%). Considering that users of this 3-dimensional e-book are scattered in various countries, it is recommended that the production of this 3-dimensional e-book can be continued.

STUDENT EFL PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS EFFECTIVENESS EBOOKS AND PRINTED BOOKS IN A PANDEMIC SITUATION FOR INCREASING READING COMPREHENSION AT UNIVERSITY SINGAPERBANGSA KARAWANG

The present study reports students’ responses on the usage of e-books as well as its effectiveness following their experience. This study also examines the students’ preference and experience for printed books and e-books. The method of this research is qualitative method. The data was collected through observation, interview, and documentation. Qualitative findings show that: (1) All of the students had an interest in using e-book in pandemic situation; (2) the use of e-book in in pandemic situation made students independent and active in reading comprehension; (3) e-book engaged them in reading comprehension rather than printed book; (4) e-book motivated students in reading comprehension. The findings of this study may be useful to other researchers who are interested in EFL teaching innovation or teachers who seek effective reading teaching method.

Shifting Priorities: A Look at a Course Adopted Text (CATs) e-Book Program and How Its Success Realigned One Library’s e-Book Collection Priorities

Like many academic librarians, St. Norbert College collection librarians have been trying to find the right configuration of e-book acquisition strategies to meet our users’ needs. Since 2017, St. Norbert’s strategy had been a combination of a subscription to a large vendor package, multiple evidence-based acquisition (EBA) programs, and one-time orders of e-books purchased as a part of faculty departmental requests. In Fall 2018, St. Norbert Library started a partnership with the campus bookstore, began receiving the list of course adopted texts (CATs), and launched a new and parallel e-book strategy of purchasing unlimited access e-books for CATs. This study provides data on the reach and growth of St. Norbert Library’s CATs e-books program, including the number of courses and types of courses affected by library supplied CATs e-books, and the types and publishers of library supplied CATs. As the CATs program grew so did the costs to support it and St. Norbert determined to investigate the usage of the CATs e-books compared to its concurrently licensed EBA content and evaluate the compatibility and sustainability of its CATs and EBA programs. Discussions detail why St. Norbert came to value CATs e-books over EBA e-books, how, despite the potential for symbiosis, St. Nobert’s determined its EBAs to be incompatible with its CATs program, and why the St. Norbert Library decided not to continue both the EBA and the CATs programs. Conclusions discuss CATs e-book successes and how developing, sustaining, and continuing to evolve the CATs e-book program has been integral to St. Norbert Library’s collection moving in new strategic directions.

Effect of gender, social influence, and emotional factors in usage of e-Books by Generation Z in Indonesia

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to find out: gender, social and emotional factors as obstacles that influence Generation Z in using e-Books.Design/methodology/approachThe method in this study is exploratory quantitative research that was conducted by testing the factors that influence the use of e-Books by Generation Z. This study was analyzed using structure equation model, which involves regressions, measuring direct and indirect effects and path analysis. Social influence, emotional attachment and gender are suspected to be a barrier in the use of e-Books by Generation Z.FindingsThe results of this study indicate that social influence and gender do not affect the use of e-Books, in which only emotional attachment directly affects the preference towards e-Book.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of this study is that the sample used is still in Generation Z in Indonesia so that further research can use samples from various countries.Practical implicationsThe results of this study can be used as a consideration for e-Books Publishers to create e-books as readers wish, for example, there is a special sound when opening e-Books, there is an easy feature to give notes in e-Books and features are presented to immediately see the link in the e-Books.Social ImplicationsGeneration Z is actually ready to use e-Books for reading activities. However, there are several things that make them consider reading e-Books. what they consider is the ease of use and the usefulness of the E-Books for their daily needs. Therefore, managers of information institutions and information providers in Indonesia can at least consider what genre of e-books collection can be provided and for whom the e-books are intended.Originality/valueThis research shows that Generation Z in choosing a reading format will be influenced by the intention of using the reading format, whereas the intention is influenced by the attitude in determining the reading format.

Adoption of electronic books in a higher education setting: an exploratory case study based on Diffusion of Innovation and Garner’s Hype Cycle paradigms

The purpose of this research was to examine the status of library users' adoption of e-books in line with Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory and Gartner’s Hype Cycle (GHC) Model in the context of Fiji National University (FNU). The FNU Library introduced e-books to its user community in 2014. Purposively chosen 40 undergraduate students from the College of Business, Hospitality and Tourism Studies were selected as the sample to conduct in-depth interviews. The study revealed that the participants' e-book adoption habits were primarily divided among early adopters, early majority, and late majority. The results disclosed many factors that influence the adoption of e-books, such as familiarity with the technology, personal taste, exposure to trial access, use of preferred access devices and enthusiasm for reading. Findings indicate that e-books adoption of university undergraduates in line with the DOI and GHC paradigms has substantiated how the underpinning theories could help interpret the adoption of e-books in teaching and learning environment. Thus, this research will help librarians and educators develop a robust mechanism for better understanding the inherent status-quo of e-book usage in higher education institutions. These research findings will also help develop strategies that can significantly enhance universities' traditional teaching and learning performance with emerging technologies.

Discussion of Students' E-book Reading Intention With the Integration of Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model.

The emergence of e-books with the characteristics of easy access and reading any time anywhere is a subject of debate in academia. Topics include the use of e-books in libraries, their use in support teaching, new possibilities for reading activities, potential uses for library archives, and the motivation and intention of e-book users. Students at Guilin University of Technology participated in a survey. Of the 300 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 263 valid copies were returned, a retrieval rate of 88%. The research results show that (1) Usability and reading need are the key factors in e-book usage. Usability refers to convenient keyword searches, portability, and any time reading. E-books are considered to make searching and reading large amounts of data easier. (2) E-books are not restricted to time and space so that the overall reading quantity is increasing. Readers become accustomed to reading e-books, and the quality of their digital reading is gradually enhanced. (3) Students should complete e-book use courses offered by libraries to enhance their familiarity with e-books and their use of e-book software, thereby enhancing postgraduate student readers' e-book information literacy. The results of the research prompt suggestions to enhance the promotion of reading and e-book information to encourage student readers' e-book reading intention.

Faculty in the Applied and Pure Sciences May Have Limited Experience with E-books

A Review of: Bierman, J., Ortega, L., & Rupp-Serrano, K. (2010). E-book usage in pure and applied sciences. Science & technology libraries, 29(1-2), 69-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/01942620903579393 Abstract Objective – To determine the usage of and attitudes toward e-books among faculty in the applied and pure sciences. Design – Online survey and in-person interviews. Setting – A large public university in the United States. Subjects – 11 faculty members. Methods – Participants completed an 11-item survey covering demographic data and questions about electronic book experience and preferences. This was followed up by an in-person interview with the researchers. The interviews were structured into three sections: opening questions about e-book usage, an interactive demonstration and discussion of two preselected e-books, and final follow-up questions. Interviews followed a general script of prepared questions, but also encouraged open discussion and dialogue. Main Results – Most participants in the study reported limited experience with e-books and only 3 of the 11 participants reported using library-purchased e-books in their research and instruction. Participants noted ease of access and searchability as key advantages of e-books. Concerns included the belief that reading and learning is more difficult on a desktop computer, as well as concerns about the stability and reliability of e-book access. Participants also felt negatively about the necessity to create a new login profile and password to access e-books. The study found no difference in the way faculty in pure and applied sciences approached e-books. Conclusion – The authors determine that e-books will likely become more commonly used in academia. Users want e-books that are easy to use and customizable. In addition, the authors conclude that librarians need to understand their patrons’ needs as e-book users and proactively promote and market their e-book collections.

The Development of E-Book Based on Multiple Intelligence to Train Critical Thinking Skill on Cell Division Topic

Critical thinking skill is one of the thinking skill that students must have to face global competition in the 21st century. E-book is one of the alternative teaching materials that can be used in distance learning. E- book combined with multiple intelligences theory can facilitate every type of students’ intelligence in receiving and processing information so it can maximize students’ critical thinking skill. One of the Biology topics that was considered difficult by students and demanded critical thinking skills was cell division topic. The purpose of this research was to develop an e-book based on multiple intelligence to train critical thinking skills on cell division topics that are valid and practical. This research used ADDIE model. The e-book was tried out limited to 10 students of SMAN 1 Cerme grade 12th. The validity of the e-book is determined from the validation result of education experts, material experts, and biology teachers in terms of content, presentation, and language component. The practicality of the e-book is determined by students’ responses to e-book usage. The data analysis technique was carried out by descriptive quantitative. The result of the validity analysis showed an average percentage score of 95% with a very valid category. The practicality of e-book usage showed an average percentage score of 96.53% with a very practical category. Based on the result, it can be concluded that e-book based multiple intelligence to train critical thinking skill on cell division topic is declared valid and practical to be used in the learning process.

Promoting Early Literacy Using Digital Devices: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.

To determine feasibility and explore effects of literacy promotion using e-books versus board books on the home reading environment, book reading, television use, and child development. Randomized controlled trial comparing digital literacy promotion (DLP) using e-books to standard literacy promotion (SLP) using board books among Medicaid-eligible infants. DLP participants received e-books on home digital devices, while SLP participants received board books at well visits between 6 and 12 months of age. Differences in StimQ Read Subscale (StimQ-Read) scores, parent-reported reading and television use, and Bayley Scales of Infant Development-3rd Edition (Bayley-3) scores between groups were assessed using intention-to-treat analysis. A total of 104 Medicaid-eligible infants were enrolled and randomized from 3 pediatric practices. There were no differences in sociodemographic characteristics between groups at baseline. Children in the DLP group initially had lower StimQ-Read scores but showed similar increases in StimQ-Read scores over time as children in the SLP group. Parents in the DLP group reported greater use of digital devices to read or engage their child (65% vs 23%, P < .001) but similar board book reading and television viewing. There were no differences between groups in cognitive or motor scale scores, but DLP participants had marginally lower language scales scores (DLP 85.7 vs SLP 89.7; P=.10) at the 6-month follow-up. Literacy promotion using e-books was feasible and associated with greater e-book usage but no difference in board book reading, television viewing, or home reading environment scores. A potential adverse impact of e-books on language development should be confirmed in future study.

Adoption Intention of e-Book Usage Among Indian Students During Covid-19: A Structural Equation Modelling Insight

Adoption Intention of e-Book Usage Among Indian Students During Covid-19: A Structural Equation Modelling Insight

E-book data mining: real information behavior of university academic community

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the evidence-based use patterns of Higher Education Commission (HEC) subscribed e-books databases by the academic community at institutions of higher education in Pakistan. The study also investigates the differences in usage based on points of access, scholarly disciplines and gender of users.Design/methodology/approachA transaction log analysis (TLA) method was used to explore the use patterns of HEC e-books databases at the University of the Punjab, utilizing the SAWMILL analytical software and MS Excel.FindingsThe results of the study showed that the use of e-books was at a growing stage at the university. Male boarding students of the university were more active users of e-books as compared to their female counterparts. The Central Library of the University of the Punjab, the Department of Zoology and the Institute of Communication Studies were the most frequently used access points for the e-book users, and the Faculties of Sciences, Life Sciences, Economics and Management Sciences had the most active e-book readers. Furthermore, it was found that the HEC e-books databases were only being used during the four months of summer vacations at the university.Research limitations/implicationsThe study provides only descriptive use frequencies rather than a deep log analysis of e-books usage.Practical implicationsThis research provides important practical implications for examining the evidence-based use patterns of e-books databases' users at the higher educational level. The research suggests that HEC should maintain subscriptions of the most required e-books databases and that the information professionals should conduct orientations and information literacy programs to enhance the utilization of these subscribed databases among female boarder students and those faculties where they were being used less frequently.Originality/valueThe study is the second part of the first phase of a Ph.D. project. This is the first large scale study conducted in a developing country which reports the close to actual, approximate use patterns of e-books based on raw transaction logs of local cache servers at the higher academic level.

COUNTER 5: Lessons Learned and New Insights Achieved

ABSTRACT COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of NeTworked Electronic Resources) Release 5 has brought many improvements to reporting usage of e-resources. This session covered the three main developments which are the ability to see both total and unique downloads, the default exclusion of Gold Open Access usage in Standard View reports, and the introduction of the Unique_Title metric for reporting e-book usage. Examples of the manner in which different types of e-journal and e-book usage are reported with the new metrics as well as recommendations for calculating cost per use were also provided. Detailed information on Release 5 can be found in COUNTER Foundation Class YouTube videos and the Release 5 Manual for Librarians.

The design of electronic book for batik learning

This study aims to design an electronic book (e-book) used in batik learning in a Vocational High School. The design of the e-book is made on the web based application platform. The design of the e-book applies the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) method. The interaction model developed in the application is a user interface in the form of a frontend. The e-book User Interface in the form of a Codeigniter framework is based on the Hypertext Pre-processor (PHP). All content and databases are stored in the server. The results of the design include digital application of borrow-read-return procedures. In content, material about West Java Batik is accessible in three features, namely the pages of digital book room, audio book room, and video book room. The consequences of designing this e-book indicate the need for adequate internet network availability and the need for special administrator to constantly update the contents.

Testing the Predictors of College Students’ Attitudes Toward Plagiarism

The purpose of this study was to investigate factors contributing to college students’ attitudes towards plagiarism. This study tested a hypothesized model that students’ self-esteem, usage of eBooks, working hours, and understanding of plagiarism policy predicted their subjective norm to plagiarize (SNP), which in turn, ultimately predicted their positive (PAP) and negative attitudes towards plagiarism (NAP). The study also examined if students’ demographic characteristics influenced their attitude towards plagiarism. Data collected in an online survey from 90 college students were analyzed using path analysis in AMOS. Results suggested that students who do not understand university plagiarism policy and use eBooks are more likely to plagiarize. The path model achieved the best fit when the paths from eBook usage and understanding of plagiarism policy were indirectly specified to PAP through SNP. The current study contributes to the body of knowledge on the factors that affect students’ attitudes towards plagiarism. This study's findings would enable faculty, policymakers, and college administrators to understand the factors that affect students’ attitude towards plagiarism and formulate and implement appropriate strategies to deter students from plagiarizing.

Use of Databases and eBooks in International Schools in Hong Kong

This usage of online databases and eBooks in three international secondary schools in Hong Kong is investigated from the student perspective. Major issues relating to e-Resources surfaced include: student preferences for eResources, WWW or print materials; volume of use, and reasons for use; students’ perceived retrieval ability; and ease of use of e-Resources. The implications of library policies and information literacy training are explored. The results raise issues that can assist school librarians to make informed decisions about e-Resource acquisitions and related library activities, such as the need for user education and promotion of e-Resources.

The Correlation of LibGuides to Print and Electronic Book Usage: A Method for Assessing LibGuide Usage

This research project explores whether a correlation exists between the use of one university library’s subject-specific LibGuides and print and electronic book usage in associated subject areas. Statistical analysis was applied to LibGuides usage statistics, integrated library system (ILS) circulation data, and ebook usage data provided by library vendors. Significant positive correlations were found between LibGuides usage and book and electronic book usage at several levels: generally, by subject, and by University school. By exploring the correlations, the researchers show how statistical analysis can be used to demonstrate the value of subject-specific LibGuides using objective metrics. The study may serve as a model to future researchers who wish to explore the relationship of LibGuides to other areas of library collections, and potentially to other services offered by the library. The study may help inform library managers in allocating resources appropriately regarding the creation and maintenance of LibGuides.

Comparing Print and eBook Usage to Meet Patron Needs

Over the past two decades the availability of eBooks to library users has increased exponentially despite continued financial challenges. In this study, four librarians examined eBook and print book usage to determine the best way to allocate collection funds. After determining which subjects were being used, the researchers surveyed students across all campuses and sites to discover the users’ preferences for, and knowledge of, the library’s collections. The study resulted in an improved distribution of funds and insight into what could be better emphasized in bibliographic instruction sessions.