@article {Rao:1 March 2003:0737-8831:85,
	author = "Rao, Siriginidi Subba",
	title = "Electronic books: a review and evaluation",
	journal = "Library Hi Tech",
	volume = "21",
	year = "1 March 2003",
	abstract = "This paper discusses the genesis of e-books and derives a comprehensive definition from various definitions reported for them. It lists the various types of e-books with their characteristics and the major players in the market. It also highlights the pros and cons of e-books, and compares select e-book reader hardware and software with their specifications, requirements and characteristics. The impact of e-books on the publishing industry, on libraries and librarians, and digital rights management is discussed. The author concludes that e-books are rapidly becoming a viable alternative and provide growing advantages over the traditional medium.",
	pages = "85-93(9)",
	url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/mcb/238/2003/00000021/00000001/art00009"
	doi = "doi:10.1108/07378830310467427"
}