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t. A Problem Shared? Copac Collections Management Project (2). Can I release this book ? How does my collection compare in strength to that of other UK libraries?. How can we make Copac data work harder to support these decisions ?. Aggregation of 50+ research and specialist libraries
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t A Problem Shared? Copac Collections Management Project (2)
Can I release this book? How does my collection compare in strength to that of other UK libraries?
How can we make Copac data work harder to support these decisions?
Aggregation of 50+ research and specialist libraries • 40 million records < • 1 million search sessions per month • 40% of these are librarians
Web-based • Identifies which locations items/ batches exist • Search by ISBN, RLUK #, author, title, subject • Batch search (comma delimited sets) • Data visualisation of results • Map views • Graphs • Record export in MODS, CSV
Exploratory and iterative in approachDevelopment/testing cycle with additional partners trialling and providing structured feedback
We see significant potential in the tool for answering strategic questions about the status of collections
Use cases …Identifying last copies among titles considered for withdrawal …Identifying collection strengths …Deciding whether to conserve a book …Reviewing a collection at the shelves …Prioritising a collection or items for digitisation …Subject strengths – collection development and marketing/differentiation