Academic Library Use of Amazon

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By Primary Research Group, Inc.

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This 100-page study presents data from 68 academic libraries about their purchases from Amazon, focusing particularly on print books, but covering also a broad range of materials and commodities including but not limited to eBooks, videos, audiobooks, archival supplies, library furniture, office supplies, printer and photocopier supplies, microfilm supplies, computing devices, CD's, software, online courses and much more..For the academic library book market the report presents broad market share data for the major suppliers and then gives detailed information on the intentions of those surveyed to increase or decrease the percentage of their book purchases from Amazon in the near future.Survey participants also give their advice on how to best use Amazon, and give their opinion of its most and least appealing characteristics; they also discuss their extent of use of the company's services, and plans for the future.Data in the report is presented in the aggregate and broken out for public and private colleges, by general Carnegie class, by level of tuition, and by student enrollment.

Academic Library Use of Amazon