In addition, every title provides a free sample chapter, so users can review a title before buying it. For institutional purchasing, some volume purchasing discounts are available. Unlike many other e-book formats, Inkling offers individuals the option to buy by the chapter, so users can purchase only the content they need. This is especially useful for finding references to specific information such as citations.Īnother advantage of Inkling's digital format is that about 30%–40% of all titles are cheaper to purchase than the print version.
Still, cards contain page numbers that correspond to the print version of the text. These cards allow users to seamlessly move through a text without having to flip pages or click a “next” button. In addition, Inkling's object-oriented platform allows content to be arranged on cards rather than traditional pages.
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Because Inkling creates digitally born textbooks, they are able to capitalize on the e-book format, which allows content producers to incorporate unique features not found in the print version or other digital versions created as portable document format (PDF) files of the print, such as streaming videos, interactive self-assessment tools, and sharing options from within the text. E-books are compact, available on the go, and often less expensive than their print counterparts. In general, the main advantages for electronic book formats over print formats are convenience, accessibility, and cost. Users who have experienced only print, analog forms may need a bit more time to learn the digital layout however, Inkling seems to make the transition from print to digital an easy adjustment. Major features seem intuitive to access and utilize, especially for users who have experience working with electronic texts and social media platforms. Inkling's interactive platform is user friendly, and the textbooks are easy to navigate. At the time of this writing, they are not targeting medical libraries directly however, this may change in the near future as they work with publishers and libraries to establish library licensing and purchasing models for Inkling titles. Inkling sells directly to individuals and to institutions. Medical school faculty and students are the target audience for Inkling's preclinical texts. Inkling also offers a wide range of nonmedical categories.
A broad spectrum of preclinical content is covered, including anatomy, anesthesia, biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, doctoring, embryology, endocrinology, genetics, histology, immunology, internal medicine, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, and physiology. It also allows discussions visible in a social stream, similar to a social media feed.Īt the time of this writing, the Inkling store offered thirty-four medical titles, with thirty additional medical titles soon to be released, along with five titles in the health sciences category. For collaborative learning, users can follow notes from classmates, faculty, and others throughout the text. Multimedia throughout the textbooks-along with self-assessment tools, note-taking, and highlighting features-enhances the user experience. The smartbook concept aims to challenge traditional teaching, learning, and publishing concepts as it engages users in the reading and learning process. Inkling is a cloud-based platform for interactive textbooks, or smartbooks, designed for the iPad. Inkling strives to build digital textbooks that streamline learning and create an engaging experience for both teachers and students, while keeping prices lower than traditional textbooks by partnering with major publishers such as McGraw-Hill, Wolters Kluwer (LWW), Thieme, Pearson, Elsevier, and more.
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