Tag: bundles

·      “Ease of selection” (Kimmel, 2014, p. 54).

·      Time saving.

·      Can be cheaper than individual items.

·      Can easily meet and fill a need or gap in the collection.

·      e-books can be read simultaneously by multiple users.

·      Durability of the book is everlasting in comparison to print.

·      Individual cost can be less than print.

·      Quick access to newly published material.

·      Multi-user access is very expensive.

·      Free e-books require higher rate of time and staffing to assess quality.

·      Advertising throughout free e-books.

·      Equity for students who do not own a device and/or do not have access to reliable internet.

·      Losing ownership if a change in vendor occurs.

·      Difficulties in platform access in a BYOD environment.