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The Book Vs. E-Book: E-Book Survey Report, Susan R. Silverman
The Book Vs. E-Book: E-Book Survey Report, Susan R. Silverman
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
During the Spring Semester 2014 at Winthrop University an E-book survey was administered to Winthrop faculty, staff, and students. The objectives of the survey were (1) to inform the patrons that the library does have e-books available to them, (2) to ascertain if they have used any of the e-books for their research, (3) to determine which format, print or e-book, is their primary preference and (4) which format do they think is most important as part of the permanent library collection. The results, including comments from the faculty, staff and students, were compiled and are presented in this paper.
Pda, Ebooks, Print Books Usage And Expenditures: Knowledge Ecosystem Remix, Antje Mays
Pda, Ebooks, Print Books Usage And Expenditures: Knowledge Ecosystem Remix, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
This article presents data-rich findings of a comprehensive follow-up study on the patron-driven/demand-driven ebook acquisitions (DDA) plan chronicled in two prior articles from the DDA ebook plan's October 2011 inception. Into the third fiscal year, print vs. ebook usage preferences have begun to emerge, and the results broken out by discipline are presented.
Pda, Circulation, And Over-Budget Requests: Harnessing Data To Inform Library Strategies, Antje Mays
Pda, Circulation, And Over-Budget Requests: Harnessing Data To Inform Library Strategies, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
This article presents the data-rich findings of an experiment with enlisting patron-driven/demand-driven acquisitions (DDA) of ebooks in two ways. The first experiment entailed comparison of DDA eBook usage against newly ordered hardcopy materials’ circulation, both overall and ebook vs. print usage within the same subject areas. Secondly, this study experimented with DDA ebooks as a backup plan for unfunded requests left over at the end of the fiscal year.
Pda, Circulation, And Over-Budget Requests: Harnessing Data To Inform Library Strategies, Antje Mays
Pda, Circulation, And Over-Budget Requests: Harnessing Data To Inform Library Strategies, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
This article presents the data-rich findings of an experiment with enlisting patron-driven/demand-driven acquisitions (DDA) of ebooks in two ways. The first experiment entailed comparison of DDA eBook usage against newly ordered hardcopy materials’ circulation, both overall and ebook vs. print usage within the same subject areas. Secondly, this study experimented with DDA ebooks as a backup plan for unfunded requests left over at the end of the fiscal year.
Using Interlibrary Loan Data As A Section Tool: Ill Trails Provide Collection Clues, Camille Livingston, Antje Mays
Using Interlibrary Loan Data As A Section Tool: Ill Trails Provide Collection Clues, Camille Livingston, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
This article describes analyzing Interlibrary Loan data to help inform collection management decision and offers guidance for formulating policies for discerning borrowed titles indicative of gaps in the library from special-interest pursuits beyond the scope of the university curriculum.
New Programs And Accreditations: Meaningful Measurement & Assessment, Antje Mays
New Programs And Accreditations: Meaningful Measurement & Assessment, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
This article provides a blueprint for successful library strategies in support of accreditations for regional bodies as well as reviews of discipline-specific academic programs spanning a wide range of knowledge areas.
Winning The Accreditation Game: The Library As Key Player And Hidden Gold Mine, Antje Mays
Winning The Accreditation Game: The Library As Key Player And Hidden Gold Mine, Antje Mays
Dacus Library Faculty Publications
Libraries are a central hub of information resources supporting college and university curricula. Several library strategies, cross-campus collaborations, and philosophical considerations of electronic and print offerings led to successful accreditations in business and engineering programs.