E‐books at BookExpo in New York

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to report on The 2009 BookExpo conference and exhibit, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, May 29‐31.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a descriptive report.

Findings

It was noted at the exhibit that publishers preferred to promote their actual books rather than their e‐books. All kinds of publishers offer e‐books, including university presses and scholarly and technical publishers.

Originality/value

The Bookexpo 2009 is of particular interest to libraries intending to examine their collection development policies and make decisions about purchasing e‐book titles for their collections.

Citation

Cassell, K.A. and Mercado, M.I. (2009), "E‐books at BookExpo in New York", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 26 No. 8, pp. 5-6. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050911000544