10-13-2010, 04:09 PM
Many books are also available in digital formats, so I don't see the problem with schools subscribing to online libraries, instead of requiring students to individually purchase thickset textbooks. As education systems are revised and new editions are printed, many texts can quickly become outdated - yet another wastage.
Educational institutions and scholarly databases in the UK and the US have already begun projects for converting key references to digital formats. In countries where copyright laws are rarely enforced, many texts are simply scanned and uploaded to online repositories.
Most likely it is the wealthier countries, schools and institutions where physical books will begin to be phased out, and online libraries put on trial.
Educational institutions and scholarly databases in the UK and the US have already begun projects for converting key references to digital formats. In countries where copyright laws are rarely enforced, many texts are simply scanned and uploaded to online repositories.
Most likely it is the wealthier countries, schools and institutions where physical books will begin to be phased out, and online libraries put on trial.