Abstract
Since the beginning of this century, academic libraries have been at the forefront of book digitization and access. During this same period, many individuals have made the transition from reading printed materials to reading on screens. This change in reading habits has led to profound shifts in how libraries conceive their mission, how they structure their spaces, how they organize their resources, and where they allocate funds in their budgets. These changes have been reflected in the Library and Information Science literature, which now includes a rich corpus of research on the impact of digitization on librarians and library services. This article seeks to add to these discussions by exploring the literature on how e-resources impact reading habits, and specifically how these resources orient readers to approach texts with a mindset of efficiency rather than contemplation. After exploring this research, I will offer suggestions for how academic librarians can leverage the unique qualities of the physical book to encourage contemplative reading.
Recommended Citation
Phillips, Robin
(2023)
"Academic Library Book Digitization and Contemplative Reading,"
The Christian Librarian: Vol. 66:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55221/2572-7478.2402
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