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LIBRARY JOURNAL ›› 2014, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 92-97.

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Study on American E-book Business Model for Public Libraries

Zhu Yanli   

  • Online:2014-05-15 Published:2014-05-25

Abstract: Based on the growing dispute aroused by e-lending, the paper analyses the different demands of public libraries and e-book providers. It then introduces, through theories and cases, how American public libraries explore new possibilities of e-book business model which is advantageous to libraries. These practices are expected to be of reference value to the emerging e-book lending service in public libraries in China.

Key words: Public libraries, E-book business model, E-lending