The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton, New Zealand WAIKATO

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1 The University of Waikato Private Bag 3105 Hamilton, New Zealand 0800 WAIKATO

2 e-books: the stats, facts and practical usage Overview of Google Docs Introduction to online survey software (Qualtrics) 7 June 2012

3 Caroline Rodler Monica van Oostrom 7 June 2012

4 e-books: the stats, facts and practical usage

5 Some interesting statistics Number of circulating books in the Library (approx. as at March 2012): Total number of books: 530,650 e-books: 85,917 (16%) Print books: 444,733 (84%)

6 Some more interesting statistics Breakdown of e-books collection (approx. as at May 2012): Total number of e-books: 87,000 Ebrary: 85,000 (98%) Other vendors (e.g. Safari, Ebsco books etc): 2,000 (2%) [PDA e-books (Patron Driven Acquisitions): 16,000 (will be purchased if conditions are met)] Different types of access (approx. as at May 2012): Total number of e-books: 87,000 Single access: 1,200 (1%) Multiple access: 85,800 (99%)

7 Cost of e-books e-books are not substantially more expensive than their print book equivalents. In fact multiple access e-books allow for many people to download an e-book simultaneously and result in an overall saving of time and money. Your Subject Librarian is happy to purchase a combination of print and/or e-book if needed.

8 New Library Ebooks webpage: (Going live Monday 11 June 2012)

9 e-reading!

10 e-reading options e-books via the library read in a browser if downloading need Abobe Digital Editions (ADE) printing limited depending on copyright

11 e-reading options continued articles from the online publication databases HTML format read in a browser PDF format use the Acrobat Reader need another application if you want to annotate files

12 e-reading options continued articles from the online publication databases HTML format read in a browser PDF format use the Acrobat Reader need another application if you want to annotate files

13 e-reading options continued other e-books from amazon.com other formats (e.g. epub)

14 e-reading devices Computer (desktop, laptop, notebook) Tablet (e.g. ipad, Android, Windows tablet) mobile computers with a flat touch (LCD) screen internet connectivity via local wireless access or 3G Dedicated e-reader (e.g. Sony, Kobo, Kindle) a device built solely for reading e-books e-ink screens suitable for reading plain text rather than a combination of text and pictures or diagrams Other (e.g. smartphone or ipod Touch)

15 Which device is best? depends on the sort of reading you do, and where you do it Assumptions research reading comfortable using a computer

16 Which device is best? continued Where do you do most of your research reading? When I'm travelling, between meetings, or out and about. In one place; perhaps at my desk, on the couch, or in bed. A tablet with an LCD screen of a reasonable size (to minimise scrolling) is the best option for you. Either a computer, notebook or tablet is the best option for the sort of reading you do. The level of "portability" you want will determine which device best suits your needs.

17 e-book Questions?

18 Google Docs (Google Drive) free service hosted by Google. your files can be created, edited and stored online. located "in the cloud" files can be accessed from any computer with an internet connection, or using a mobile device (such as a tablet or phone) via a web browser or appropriate application. words of warning

19 Qualtrics web-based survey builder - very easy to use WMS Helpdesk sets up your survey account and provides a link. preview and test the questionnaire as you develop it co-researchers can also have access to the survey Log into

20 Google Docs or Qualtrics questions? Contact the WMS Helpdesk

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