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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to report on The 2009 BookExpo conference and exhibit, held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, May 29‐31.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a descriptive report.
Findings
It was noted at the exhibit that publishers preferred to promote their actual books rather than their e‐books. All kinds of publishers offer e‐books, including university presses and scholarly and technical publishers.
Originality/value
The Bookexpo 2009 is of particular interest to libraries intending to examine their collection development policies and make decisions about purchasing e‐book titles for their collections.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2009
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