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The Big Picture: A Holistic Viewpoint Of E-Book Acquisitions, Ron Lewis, Marie R. Kennedy
The Big Picture: A Holistic Viewpoint Of E-Book Acquisitions, Ron Lewis, Marie R. Kennedy
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Description of the session.
This presentation details the complete process map of e-book acquisitions at Loyola Marymount University‘s William H. Hannon Library. In this presentation, we extend and update the model used by Beisler & Kurt (2012) for current workflow considerations. In particular, we will highlight an expansion of the paths that an e-book can take, discuss the improvement of discoverability through cataloging services and review, and look at quality control techniques such as access and link checking.
Objective of the session.
While most literature focuses on certain aspects of e-book workflow, this presentation attempts to portray a holistic viewpoint …