E-books are becoming ubiquitous in libraries. As their availability grows, their purchase, operation, and use poses new and challenging issues. Key topics include a discussion of the emergence of the e-book, publishing trends, and the role of this new format in libraries. This basic guide also provides specific advice regarding selection criteria, bibliographic control, collection management and acquisitions. Essential reading for librarians struggling with e-books, this book will also be of great interest to publishers, students, and researchers studying this topic.