Getting Started with Demand-Driven Acquisitions for E-Books [electronic resource] : A LITA Guide
Theresa S. Arndt2015
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Thousands of e-books are published each year; and rather than holding steady,
e-book prices are rising-some 3.5% this year alone. With so many titles out
there, how do you know which ones will actually circulate? Demand-driven
acquisition (DDA) may be the answer for your library, and getting started
needn't be daunting. This LITA Guide includes more than 200 criteria questions
to help you develop a DDA e-book program that's right for your library, offering
perspective on Why DDA is worth considering, and how it increases instant access
to more e-books for library users while holding down overall library book
purchasing cost increases Prioritizing goals to better negotiate with vendors
Workflow with library services providers and e-book aggregators Managing
trade-offs between staff time and direct costs Factors in policy decisions, such
as single or multiple vendors, short term loans, and mediating purchases Using
MARC records and discovery services Vendor reporting, cost pe...
Main title:
Author:
Theresa S. Arndt, Author
Imprint:
United States : ALA TechSource, 2015
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (120 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780838913239
Language:
English
BRN:
448557
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |