Analysis of Print Purchase on Demand Titles Ordered via Interlibrary Loan: A Collection Development Perspective |
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| Authors: | Carol Kochan |
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| Institution: | Utah State University Library, Logan, Utah |
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| Abstract: | This article examines data from five years of titles ordered as part of an academic research library's purchase on demand program (POD-ILL) for print titles originally requested through interlibrary loan. The study evaluates a variety of factors: patron departments, campus location, and status; the subject areas of the books acquired; cost; and publishers. Assessment of POD-ILL data may assist a collection management librarian to determine the value of having patrons contribute to collection development decisions. In addition, subject librarians can use the data to evaluate approval and demand-driven acquisition profiles. |
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| Keywords: | Collection analysis interlibrary loan purchase on demand remote campus resource sharing |
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