University College London’s CIBER research group conducted a worldwide survey into libraries challenges, trends and best practices in tough economic times. As related to ebooks they found:
When trimming their resources budget, libraries were least likely to cut e-books, followed by electronic-only serials and database subscriptions.
52.5% of libraries view the acceleration of print to digital as the most effective option for balancing their budgets, with subscription as the most popular method.
You can find further results here. The final results will be discussed at the ALA Midwinter in Boston on January 16. (Via Resource Shelf)
