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Science and Technology Library, University of Alberta Libraries: Patron Driven Acquisitions

Science and Technology Library, University of Alberta Libraries: Patron Driven Acquisitions. ALA Mid-winter, January 2011 Diane Clark, University of Alberta Libraries. University of Alberta . University of Alberta. U of A Libraries. 2 nd largest library in Canada 12 th in ARL standings

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Science and Technology Library, University of Alberta Libraries: Patron Driven Acquisitions

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  1. University of Alberta Libraries Science and Technology Library, University of Alberta Libraries: Patron Driven Acquisitions ALA Mid-winter, January 2011 Diane Clark, University of Alberta Libraries

  2. University of Alberta Libraries University of Alberta University of Alberta U of A Libraries 2nd largest library in Canada 12th in ARL standings 10.6 million volumes > 530,000 e-books > 1400 databases • Undergraduate – 30,148 • Graduate – 6,688 • Science • Undergraduate – 7,549 • Graduate – 1,786 • Engineering • Undergraduate – 3,926 • Graduate – 1,340

  3. University of Alberta Libraries Patron Selected Acquisitions • 2004 – 2006, Patron Driven E-book Acquisition • 2006 – 2010, Patron’s Choice (ILL acquisition)

  4. University of Alberta Libraries Patron Selection Acquisitions: E-books • > 106,000 titles (all subject areas) • > 450 publishers • 46% of titles published after 2002 • 90% of content being added is front list Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.”

  5. University of Alberta Libraries Patron Selection Acquisitions:E-books Koufogiannaks, D. (2006). E-books: The University of Alberta Experience. E-book Case Studies, Task Force on the Integration of E-books.

  6. University of Alberta Libraries Patron Selection Acquisitions: E-books in Science and Engineering Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Titles • 2004 purchases = 1% • 2005 purchases = 9% Note: Slightly higher % in technology and chemistry • Usage – 7.5 times per term Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.”

  7. University of Alberta Libraries Benefits • Purchased titles are used • Selector workload decreased • User demand is responded to • Gained knowledge about e-book usage Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.”

  8. University of Alberta Libraries Patron’s Choice: ILL Programme Circulation - 7,396 times Usage - 7 times for each copy  

  9. University of Alberta Libraries Patron’s Choice: ILL Programme Science & Technology Titles Circulation - 1,431 times Usage - almost 8 times for each copy

  10. University of Alberta Libraries Patron’s Choice: Challenges & Rewards • Costs in Canada • Budgets • Selector disconnect • Fills gaps in collection • Fills gaps in collection • Focus on user needs • Supported collection development strategy • Recognizes librarians’ willingness to embrace change

  11. University of Alberta Libraries Thanks to Denise Koufogiannakis Comments or Questions Diane Clark Diane.clark@ualberta.ca

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