e-Reading devices, products and services : Current Scenario and Future trends

Abstract

The paper covers the current scenario in new generation eReading devices especially touch eBooks and eReaders. It explores the digital world with some interesting data. The formats and technology of eBoooks and ebook readers have been narrated. The comparison of eBook vs Print books vs eReadres intermediary-Print on demand-has been explained. It further explores the business models and the benefits of buying eBooks through the aggregated eBook platform. eBook subscription issues for librarians have been listed. Next generation reading devices and the new utilities in reading through the machines have been explained. It further covers the transition from B2B to BC2C model. Cloud computing applications and digital content delivery for eBooks have been explored. Five laws of the library science in view of the development in the eReading environment have been re-interpreted. The authors see that the issue of new generation eReading devices is gaining momentum and the coming years would be interesting in exploring this interesting digital world