An Evaluation of Selective Foreign e-Bookshops

Authors

  • Imran Khan SPA & In-charge Networking, IT Applications & E-Resources Centre for Federal Studies, Jamia Hamdard (Hamdard University), New Delhi-110 062

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.34.5.6255

Keywords:

e-Bookshop, online bookstore, e-commerce, collection development, online acquisition

Abstract

Following the methodology of case comparison, five major foreign e-Bookshops have been evaluated in the present study in the light of the needs and requirements of modern academic libraries. The evaluation criteria consisting of variables like Statement of Collection, Help Menu, Shopping Procedure, Payment Modes, Special Facility provided for Online Purchase, User Search Support, Details of Product, Navigation Links and Special Discounts has been used. The e-Bookshops have been ranked based on the marks obtained for the facilities provided and offered by them.

http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.34.6255

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Published

2014-09-03

How to Cite

Khan, I. (2014). An Evaluation of Selective Foreign e-Bookshops. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 34(5). https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.34.5.6255

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 5 (2014)

Section

Papers

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