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This study analyzes the spending and usage of e-books compared to print books. The analysis includes circulation data, online reading hours, and download requests from Ebook Library. The study aims to understand why e-books are being used and if there is a preference for digital content.
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Analysis of E-bookExpenditures and UsageFY2009-FY2012 Shirley Horbatt Kean University Library VALE / NJ ACRL / NJLA CUSFourteenth Annual Users' ConferenceFriday, January 4, 2013 VALE 1/4/13
Getting Started with E-books • Spring 2006 – Began purchase of e-books from Ebook Library (EBL). • March 2009 – Began trial of EBL Patron Driven Acquisition and Short Term Loan using grant money. • Spring 2010 – Began purchasing e-books from ebrary. VALE 1/4/13
How much are we spending on e-books vs. print books?How much are they being used? VALE 1/4/13
Analysis Includes • Print books added to our Main Collection, not our Reference Collection, i.e., circulating books not reference books. • E-book purchases and short term loans, but not titles in online reference collections such as Sage Knowledge or Gale Virtual Reference Library • Does not include subscribed collections such as ACLS Humanities E-Book collection. VALE 1/4/13
Usage by LC Call Number Range • Most heavily used Call Number ranges • Print circulation • EbookLibrary hours read online • Ebook Library download days requested. VALE 1/4/13
Conclusion • Our e-books are getting used, but why? • They are more convenient for students? • Titles are generally more current? • There’s a greater selection? • We are all getting more comfortable using e-books? • Less and less space is available to us for print books. VALE 1/4/13