Biz of Acq - Increasing Access to eBooks at Central Connecficut State University

摘要

Whether they're downloaded through OverDrive or batch loaded into the catalog, eBooks are an increasingly dominant presence in our libraries. Although present digitally in the catalog, their lack of physical presence creates a barrier for patrons who are browsing the book shelves. Over the past couple years, the Elihu Burritt Library at Central Connecticut State University has significantly increased its eBook holdings. In an effort to bring attention to and attract usage for our eBook titles, I endeavored to create a way to make the eBooks physically visible and add them to the New Books display shelves in our library's lobby and in a second floor reading area. By using a cover image from an eBook and a QR code to link to the corresponding bibliographic record in the catalog, I hoped to engage our tech-savvy patrons and promote our eBook collections.