Twenty Issues In eBook Creation

Abstract

Discussion of eBooks in libraries and universities covers a range of issues such as selection, purchasing, licensing, management and user support. One topic that rarely arises is that of eBook creation. Most librarians see themselves as consumers rather than creators of eBooks. Yet libraries have a collective treasure trove of books and other materials that may be suitable for digitization. This article summarises numerous issues that arise when creating eBooks and publishing them in open-access XHTML format on the Web, and describes policies that can help resolve these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]Copyright of Against the Grain is the property of Against the Grain and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)