Why the digital shift remains stalled for art history books
In short: While most scholarly fields have embraced digital formats, art publishing faces unique obstacles. This presentation from the Thomas J. Watson Library explores whether these hurdles are inherent to the medium or merely a failure of current technology.
Librarian Erika Hauser examines the friction between traditional art books and their eBook counterparts. The discussion centers on persistent issues regarding format, content quality, pricing, and user-friendliness that have prevented a seamless transition for libraries and researchers.
The core of the inquiry asks if these barriers are specific to the art world or a broader systemic problem in scholarly publishing. By identifying these real-world hurdles, the talk seeks to determine where the solutions will originate to ensure digital art publications offer the same rewards as their print predecessors.
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