E-books and the Public Library: the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Experience

摘要

The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (EVPL) is a county-wide library district in Indiana serving nearly 180,000 residents (2CHO US Census) from eight locations: a Central Library and seven branch libraries located throughout the community. The libraries are community gathering places with comfortable, inviting spaces for people to learn, meet others, explore the world, and connect to information, resources, and technology. The Library's mission is to promote and support: reading, lifelong learning, economic vitality, and cultural initiatives.