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Your Library @ Home: Document Delivery For The Online Learner, Ashley T. Hoffman, Kiara Bynum
Your Library @ Home: Document Delivery For The Online Learner, Ashley T. Hoffman, Kiara Bynum
Ashley T. Hoffman
Kennesaw State University has a growing number of distance education degree programs, and a growing number of online learners as a result. Since these students either rarely or never come to campus, they are unable to take advantage of many of KSU’s library resources. To accommodate the research needs of distance education students, KSU’s Interlibrary Loan department looked to implement a document delivery program to connect online learners with the print materials they would otherwise be unable to access. This poster outlines the research conducted, including a survey of the policies of comparable institutions, as well as the proposed policy …
Give The Patrons What They Want -- Even If You Don't Have It Yet!, Ashley T. Hoffman, Ana Guimaraes
Give The Patrons What They Want -- Even If You Don't Have It Yet!, Ashley T. Hoffman, Ana Guimaraes
Ashley T. Hoffman
In the fall of 2013 Sturgis Library began investigating new collection development methods for serving the needs of students and faculty at Kennesaw State University (KSU), with the intent to enhance both collection and service excellence. One area targeted for improvement beginning in FY2013- 2014 was interlibrary loan service. With over 10,000 borrowing requests in FY 2011 -2012, Library Administration engaged the newly hired Collection Development Librarian and the ILL Paraprofessional to begin investigating and implementing a robust electronic book DDA (Demand Driven Acquisitions) program in conjunction with a PDA (Patron Driven Acquisitions) program. This presentation will highlight the process …