The Espresso Book Machine: A change agent for libraries
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Date
2011
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Emerald
Abstract
Library users can derive immediate benefit from a machine that prints books for them in only a few minutes. The EBM's impact on collection development in libraries may change a decades‐old model of speculative buying to one of buying on demand. The EBM can also help libraries bring high‐quality facsimiles of their unique special collections books to the public, and perhaps even generate a revenue stream that might offset costs.
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publishing, collection development, digital libraries, special collections
Citation
Kenning Arlitsch, (2011) "The Espresso Book Machine: a change agent for libraries", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 29 Iss: 1, pp.62 - 72