Advantages 

• Eliminates compulsory printing and postage cost for students
• Less time required when students are trying to meet final submission deadline; typically 2-3 days would be needed for printing and binding the copy
• Less printing contributes to the sustainability agenda
• Students can still print hard copy
• Additional space in the Library for other books, archives, and collections

Drawbacks

• Breaks with longstanding and valued tradition
• Emotional attachment to submitting hard copy can be strong