| Summary: | 碩士 === 輔仁大學 === 圖書資訊學系 === 99 === This research focuses on Chinese e-book procurement in Taiwan public libraries. The study purpose was to explore the pricing management of the e-book, current status, challenges, and endeavors of e-book industries and public libraries. From the perspective of the procurement process and problems existing in e-book, this research interviewed 6 public librarians and 5 e-book vendors to obtain in-depth research data.
Several research findings are concluded as followed: 1. Selection and acquisition of Chinese e-book in public libraries is integrated from print-based materials into electronic-based resources; 2. Public libraries expect more and good quality of e-books available from industries; 3. E-book acquisition process is based on the government procurement act and regulations. 4. The libraries and vendors sign-on contract agreement. However, there is controversial issues about ownership vs. access about e-books; 5. E-book pricing is influenced by e-book formats, service methods, costs, and access volumes; 6. E-book pricing policy is determined by accounting, maintenance charge and the pricing basis; 7. Both libraries and the vendors are optimistic about future Chinese e-book procurement development. Based on the above findings, several suggestions are provided to public libraries and vendors.
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