eBooks: University of Hong Kong hosts global symposium in recognition of 1 millionth eBook cataloged in library
Millionth eBook is one-of-a-kind, five-volume set digitized and now available worldwide via the Web

From the Announcement:
The University of Hong Kong Libraries hosted a symposium on “eBook Challenges and Developments 2006: A Global Perspective,” September 21 and 22, in recognition of the 1 millionth eBook cataloged by the library. The symposium provided librarians and other information professionals the opportunity to share their experiences with eBooks and other digital content.

About the Millionth Book:
The book chosen to be digitized as the University of Hong Kong Libraries’ 1 millionth eBook is the five-volume set, An Authentic Account of an Embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China, by George Staunton, published in 1798. It is a genuine and copious account of Lord George Macartney’s mission to the court of the Qing emperor Qianlong from the court of King George III between 1792 and 1794, and is the only copy known to exist in the world. To view the book, visit this link.

Source: OCLC

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