Today's university libraries might be filled with rows of books, but the library of the future will carry more of a digital load and not so much paper weight.
A recent survey of 500 college students offers some insight into this trend. The study, by digital textbook publisher CourseSmart, found that 98 percent of students own a digital device, and 73 percent say they could not study without using some form of technology - yet another a sign that technology now plays a significant role in higher education, as students are not only comfortable with their notebooks, but with the use of e-textbooks....
