electronic books
Paperless library content
Electronic books are texts published in digital format for reading on screens—computers, tablets, dedicated e-readers, or phones.
The term encompasses everything from downloadable novels to interactive textbooks.
Electronic books can be purchased, borrowed from libraries, or distributed free.
Usually shortened to e-books or ebooks.
- e-readerDigital book device
- PDFFixed-layout document format
- KindleElectronic reading tablet
- portabilityEase of carrying
- tabletsFlat portable computing devices
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