The U California library system is also looking at these same issues. Currently in place is system-wide chat reference, and at UCSD reference is definitely evolving towards a predominantly e service. As a selector, I do consider whether a book might be acquired as a e-book, but I too am often not satisfied with the quality of images, or in some cases the lack of images, so almost always opt to buy the print version. I still have the authority to make this choice, at least for now!
Leslie
UCSD Arts Library
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On Oct 4, 2011, at 6:52 AM, "Lockard, Ray Anne" <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
Our library system is moving inot what is being called "participatory librarianship" this year. All kinfds of changes will be made. Including user driven materials selection and, as I understand it, removal of reference desks, etc. More purchasing of e-books. I have refused to purvchase e-art books due to images or lack thereof. Are any of the rest of myou going through this?
Thansk so much for your comments both pro and con.
Yours, Ray Anne Lockard
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