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A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education about the progress of E-Textbooks states that CourseSmart<\/a> now offers up to 7,150 titles. According to the article that’s over half of the most popular textbook titles. <\/p>\n

Library buildings need to incorporate new types of learning spaces into their design for it to meet a 20 year planning goal. The reality that we are living in a blended learning environment that continues to require more spaces for electronic learning. Indeed, the article states that “the increased awareness and availability of e-textbooks could make this a watershed year for the format-which has held only 2% to 3% of the market until now, according to the National Association of College Stores.” <\/p>\n

Our mission is to make sure library buildings are equipped with enough spaces to support “e-learning.” The identification of new library technology is important for space planning, circulation, zoning, access, social and educational progress. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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