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Enhancing Library Access to eBooks: Challenges & Opportunities in the Digital Age

This document addresses the evolving landscape of eBooks and audiobooks in libraries, emphasizing the importance of adapting to new technologies and user expectations. It showcases the challenges and opportunities faced by libraries, including the integration of MARC records for improved access and the need for intuitive OPAC displays. The discussion also highlights the increasing prevalence of mobile devices and their impact on library services. Ultimately, it advocates for local solutions that enhance access to digital content while ensuring a seamless user experience.

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Enhancing Library Access to eBooks: Challenges & Opportunities in the Digital Age

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  1. eBooks in the Online Catalog: Challenges and Opportunities • Gary Moore, Susannah Benedetti • Randall Library, University of North Carolina Wilmington • OLAC Conference 2006 • Randall Library • Free access to selected NetLibrary collections through NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education) • MARC records available for download • Local Priorities • Enhance collection • Allow serendipitous discovery of eContent in OPAC • Provide portal to NetLibrary’s full text search and browse interface • Offer remote access • New Technologies & Changing Culture • Books will never go away, but… • -Mobile devices more & more prevalent: • Handhelds, laptops, MP3, flash drives, cell phones, smart phones • Portability & flexibility are key • NetLibrary • OCLC eContent Provider • eBooks, eAudiobooks • 100,000+ titles • 14,000+ libraries worldwide • Web-based platform • Local Implementation • Download MARC records into catalog (Innovative Interfaces Inc.) • Issues encountered: • Icon display • 856 public note display • Access points Single Material Type for eBooks Single Material Type for eBooks & eAudiobooks Confusing OPAC display with shared Material Type eBook eBook eAudiobook eAudiobook New Material Type for eAudiobooks

  2. 856 subfield z Public Note for eAudiobooks 655 Form/Genre Terms • Local Solutions • Creation of new material type & icon • Clarification of 856 public notes • Creation of 856 Instructions link • Changed 655s to 650/690 655 field not indexed or searchable Hyperlink is wordy and unclear • Results • Distinction of eBook and eAudiobook search results • More intuitive 856 links & instructions • Searchable subject headings • 650 Electronic books • 690 Downloadable audio books Revised 856 subfield z Public Notefor eAudiobooks 690 Local Subject Heading 690 field is searchable • Conclusions • Integration of MARC records in OPAC • Increases the library's collection • Provides remote & portable access to eContent • Local solutions improve access Streamlined hyperlink Added hyperlink for “Instructions”

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