Cost Differentials between E-Books and Print in Academic Libraries.

By DeFazio, Michelle

Bailey, T. t., Scott, A. a., & Best, R. r. (2015). Cost Differentials between E-Books and Print in   Academic Libraries. College & Research Libraries, 76(1), 6-18.

Summary:  This recent article lays out the differences in cost between E-Books and Print for Academic Libraries and determines that E books are still a good deal more expensive than their print counterparts when determining where limited purchasing power should be spent.  

Evaluation: As academic libraries try to find balance between limited physical space and greater access for all patrons against the higher costs of E-materials, it is important to understand the bottom line when determining where more and more limited funds should be spent. This is a highly relevant article for organizations trying to find this balance.