Nowadays, gadgets are almost always used for daily needs, one of which is as a learning tool. It is no longer strange for gadget users to dig up information through gadgets, whether through online news portals, social media, or getting information through online books or what are usually called e-books. Digital products such as electronic books or e-books are increasingly mushrooming over time.

But does this mean that e-books have succeeded in displacing the position of printed books? It is still debated. Even though e-books are considered practical and modern, printed books still have their fans. In the midst of advances like this, preferring tablets or digital devices for reading is natural. What you need to know is that printed books and e-books produce different reading experiences.

Both book formats have their respective advantages in presenting information. Here are some reviews about the advantages between printed books vs electronic books (e-books):

Advantages of Printed Books

1. Real Physical Sensory Experience
   Printed books offer an irreplaceable physical experience. You can feel the pages of paper, smell the smell of the book, and feel its weight in your hands. For many people, this sensation provides satisfaction in reading.
2. Tangible Collection
   Printed books can become part of your personal collection. Displaying books on your bookshelf or home library gives you a sense of pride. A beautiful book cover and high-quality printed text can become an art object in itself.
3. Not Dependent on Technology
   Printed books do not require battery power or an internet connection. You can read it anywhere, even in remote places that don't have access to technology.
4. Not Easily Damaging the Eyes
   When reading e-books, our eyes will get tired quickly due to cellphone screen radiation. Meanwhile, when you read a book, you can read comfortably for hours.
5. Not Easily Distracted
   Another reason and it could be said to be an advantage of reading books is that you are not easily distracted. For example, when reading an e-book via a gadget, it will be vulnerable to interference from notifications or social media notifications such as Whatsapp, Instagram, etc.

Advantages of Electronic Books (e-Books)

1. More practical and concise
   One of the main advantages of e-books is their portability. You can carry thousands of books in one compact device, such as a tablet, e-reader, or even a smartphone. This is very practical for readers who travel frequently or want to read anywherepractical for readers who travel frequently or want to read anywhere.
2. Adjustable Lighting
   E-books are usually equipped with screen lighting that can be adjusted according to your comfort. This means you can read well in a variety of lighting conditions, whether at night or in bright sunlight.
3. Space Saving
   E-books do not require large bookshelves or physical storage space. This is very advantageous if you live in limited space or want to save space for another book collection.
4. Ease of Purchase and Download
   You can easily buy and download e-books online without having to go to a physical bookstore. This saves your time and effort.
5. Read on More Than One Device
   E-books can be easily synchronized across devices, so you can continue reading from the same place, whether it's on a smartphone, tablet, or e-reader.

These are the various advantages of each book format. A person's style and comfort in reading certainly have different preferences. The UMY library itself not only provides printed book facilities, but also provides electronic books (e-books). You can access all e-books through the UMY Library Ebook application which is now available on various platforms, namely Android, IOS and Windows. For further information, please visit the following link https://kubuku.id/download/perpustakaan-muhammadiyah-yogyakarta/