A Method for Developing Library Collections Based on Intensity Indicators |
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| Authors: | Gali Halevi Sonali Sugrim Chelsea Gizzi |
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| Institution: | 1. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New Yorkgali.halevi@mssm.edu;3. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York |
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| Abstract: | This article reports on a multi-dimensional model to collection development and licensing applied in our library following a major separation from a joint-licensing venture with another institution. Our model includes the use of several core metrics, including usage and the context in which usage is measured. The model includes three metrics; Research Intensity (RI), Educational Intensity (EI) and Clinical Intensity (CI). These metrics take into account the differences between research and non-research departments, and their disciplinary foci. This model can be used in its entirety or can be customized by selecting the metrics that fits the needs of the library. |
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| Keywords: | Collection development medical library resources allocation |
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