The eBooks vs print books debate is a very popular one within the publishing industry. In fact, there are loyalists on both sides. The increase in demand for eBooks has led to a massive spurt in the demand for eBook conversion services. The competition between eBooks and print books is for gaining the attention of the reading public, capturing market share in the publishing business and winning the hearts of librarians and their patrons. Earlier, it was thought that eBooks are slowly subsuming the printed format. However, recent news and data show that print is still going strong and provide a few hints about how marketplace developments and librarian’s collection development plans are emerging.
