图书馆电子书服务模式研究

E-Lending Service Model for Libraries

近年来,越来越多的图书馆开展了电子书借阅服务,但却遭遇诸多限制。本文分析了电子书服务的产业链困境,对图书馆行业开展电子书服务所遭遇的问题进行了总结。并着重归纳了当前崭露头角的几种图书馆电子书服务模式,参考IFLA和ALA有关电子书服务的指南性文件,阐述了电子书服务需遵守的基本原则,并努力构建理想的电子书借阅模式,为图书馆在数字时代更好地开展阅读服务提供借鉴。

In recent years there are more and more libraries have encountered various restrictions while they were providing e-lending services. The paper analyzed ebook ecology and summarized the difficulties met by libraries which struggled to expand their eBooks services. It focused on several emerging and existing business models within ebook industry, and concluded with some basic principles according to some related documents released by IFLA and ALA. It can be referenced by those who are willing to contribute to establish a stable and balanced business model for libraries eBook lending services.