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The digital reading as a product of the evolution of information: books between screens

Multimedia, hypertext, multiples screens, the act of reading is getting increasingly digital. It is possible to observe the strong growth in the usage of electronic devices for access and retrieving information. The life cycle of a book goes by the need to undergo certain changes, which are necessary for proper adjustment to the new reality presented. More than ever, it is essential to analyze the correlation between the formats of electronic publications and reading platforms and reading levels in the context of the evolution of information. This paper considers thus these points as the basis for put digital reading as a productive way of read and concludes that the functionality of this type of reading is entirely dependent on the correct orientation of these aspects.

Systematic Literature Reviews in Social Sciences and Humanities: A Case Study

The objective of this article is to analyze the factors that may influence the results t of a systematic literature review SLR in Social Sciences and Humanities. It is a case study focused on the analysis of a SLR centered on reading research and digital reading. Through this analysis it was possible to detect errors commonly found in bibliographic reference information provided by different sources. In addition, the diversity of sources treated permitted an understanding of the disparity in the data provided by sources of information. The difficulty in managing non-standard data, and the need to include different standardization techniques in order to reduce the number of errors and allows avoiding the distortion in interpretations of the data. The results indicated that SLR is a suitable technique to apply it in the Social Sciences and Humanities although was possible to recognize that carries more difficulties than in other areas.

Adaptabilidad, socialización y resiliencia: hacia un nuevo concepto de biblioteca

Currently, libraries face many challenges, but also new opportunities. The recent panorama of books and information requires libraries to take new actions designed to give new answers adapted to the current citizens’ needs. This exploratory study presents a trend map for the librarian sector applicable to different scenarios regardless of the target (university, public or school), its dimension or the environment in which it works (digital or physical), depending on the needs of each community. The main contribution of this study is to confirm that libraries remain as a place with a great social importance and demonstrated that through open spaces and multidisciplinary activities there is a flexibility to adapt depending of the needs, tastes or interests of the citizens.

Lectura literaria juvenil: los clubes de lectura como entornos de investigación

This article focuses on the use of book clubs in studies with young readers (aged 13 to 18 years old), using the model applied by the German Ruiperez Foundation with its project BeattlePad (Territorio Ebook). This study aims at substantiating the influence that book clubs have in the reading habits of this age group, as well as following up on these habits in their natural environment. It is presented as a study that has followed a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews and analyzing the results of the study. It is based on the hypothesis that book clubs have a meaningful role from the point of view of motivating the reader, but also as an object of study to detect all the central elements that are rooted in the development of reading habits. The study of these entities allows segmenting elements that are usually difficult to pinpoint.

Lectura literaria juvenil: el papel de los clubes de lectura como entornos de investigación

This article focuses on the use of book clubs in studies with young readers (aged 13 to 18 years old), using the model applied by the German Ruiperez Foundation with its project BeattlePad (Territorio Ebook). This study aims at substantiating the influence that book clubs have in the reading habits of this age group, as well as following up on these habits in their natural environment. It is presented as a study that has followed a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews and analyzing the results of the study. It is based on the hypothesis that book clubs have a meaningful role from the point of view of motivating the reader, but also as an object of study to detect all the central elements that are rooted in the development of reading habits. The study of these entities allows segmenting elements that are usually difficult to pinpoint.

Lectura literaria juvenil

This article focuses on the use of book clubs in studies with young readers (aged 13 to 18 years old), using the model applied by the German Ruiperez Foundation with its project BeattlePad (Territorio Ebook). This study aims at substantiating the influence that book clubs have in the reading habits of this age group, as well as following up on these habits in their natural environment. It is presented as a study that has followed a qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews and analyzing the results of the study. It is based on the hypothesis that book clubs have a meaningful role from the point of view of motivating the reader, but also as an object of study to detect all the central elements that are rooted in the development of reading habits. The study of these entities allows segmenting elements that are usually difficult to pinpoint.

Ebooks and electronic devices at the university of Salamanca: perception and use

The University of Salamanca is going through a series of changes and adjustments related to the new demands that arise within the context of the Information Society. Ebooks and electronic devices are part of the daily life of most part of the Spanish population but how this integration is affecting the daily activity of the students, professors or researchers? In order to better understand this context this paper analysis the use and access to electronic books by the academic community of the University of Salamanca. As well as the preferences and frequency regard to the electronic devices. To achieve this goal was conducted an electronic survey from April 14 to July 7 of 2016 with 31 questions and the sample size n = 903.

The social role of the libraries: a perspective beyond books

The reality of a society that has technological basis is to present itself as a scenario of constant changes in an extremely intense speed. These changes follow according to the evolution of innovative technological mechanisms that are created, and also by changing demands and capacities of users. The main objective of this study is to understand how, from the change in ways to create, distribute, access and consume content, libraries will remain a central point in the information landscape. We highlight in this article concepts related to the social role of the library, as well as the analysis of cases involving libraries and innovations. The conclusion of this study is that librarys contribution starts from promote a culture of reading and expands for the promotion of other activities. More than ever, it is essential that libraries still develop actions that promote reading, but also relate these new services with creativity, local economic development and entrepreneurship. In the meanwhile were selected pathways that may serve as a guide for libraries today.