The present paper is an attempt to highlight the issues and challenges faced practically in academic library settings in acquisition and access of e-books. Defines the concept of e-book and outlines the comparative advantages and limitations of both print books and e-books. Deliberates the major concerns why, despite the inherent qualities of providing cost effective content that can be easily discovered, delivered anywhere, at any time to a variety of user friendly devices for consumption and reuse, e-books is still struggling to establish itself at par with e-journals in libraries.
E-books, Print-books, Electronic Resource, India, Electronic reading, E-book system
