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Why buy eBooks and not traditional print books?

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Why buy eBooks and not traditional print books?

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There are many advantages to eBooks that are not possible with print books. For the user, these advantages can include : • adjustable text size • highlighting and bookmarking capabilities • interactive dictionaries • options to search for keywords • hyperlinks to relative websites that provide more information for the user • professors can create organizers and reading guides that go along with the text • texts are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week allowing patrons accessibility anytime, from any PC eBooks provide many advantages for a library as well : • eBooks are stored on internet servers or eBook readers. This allows for free shelf space that can be used for more print books, or other activities within the library • less staff is needed to provide eBooks than print books.