Buying by the bucketful: a comparative study of e-book acquisition strategies

Bucknell, Terry

doi:10.1629/2048-7754.25.1.51

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“…Extensive searching suggests that this is the first published case study of the impact of the SBA as a formed backfile. Bucknell (2010Bucknell ( , 2012 shares his considerable and early experience in acquiring ebooks using different purchasing models at the University of Liverpool since 2006. Liverpool has acquired Springer ebooks on an annual basis extending back to the 2005 copyright year.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Measuring the impact: Springer Book Archives at Melbourne

Kent

2017

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Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to examine usage trends during the first four years of the implementation of the Springer Book Archives (SBA) at the University of Melbourne. The article assesses the benefits of the SBA against perceptions at the time of purchase and seeks to evaluate the long term value of the purchase. Design/methodology/approach-The methodology included a literature search to identify issues in the adoption of large backlists of ebooks, examination of detailed usage data supplied in COUNTER complaint spreadsheets and tables by Springer, validating findings with librarians and academics and positing next steps. Findings-Usage of ebooks, like other electronic resources is difficult to predict. Resources expected to be used, may not be and vice versa. Access to large aggregations of electronic content creates new opportunities for teaching and research, additional economies and benefits as well as unexpected outcomes. Research limitations-Detailed data on user profiles was not available and an evaluation of user perceptions was not possible at this time. Originality/value-The literature review suggests that this is the only published study of institutional usage of the Springer book archives at this time.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Measuring the impact: Springer Book Archives at Melbourne

Kent

2017

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“…23 This could produce additional revenue streams for publishers in the area of PPV article models, small packages, and as Bucknell found at University of Liverpool, evidence-based selection. 24 Patron Driven Acquisitions (PDA)/Demand Driven Acquisitions (DDA)…”

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Literature of Acquisitions in Review, 2012–13

Dresselhaus¹

2016

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The acquisitions literature published in 2012–13 shows a strong focus on nontraditional purchasing models, especially for electronic books (e-books). Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) is one method that helps librarians cope with budget constraints that continue to plague library budgets. The expense of Big Deals has some libraries seeking more efficient alternatives such as Pay-Per-View or Evidence-Based Selection, however, many libraries are still reliant on the depth of coverage and perceived value of Big Deals. This review will cover these trends along with developments in Electronic Resources Management Systems (ERMSs), workflow efficiencies, and negotiation and licensing techniques.

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“…Entretanto, este risco pode ser reduzido com a tomada de algumas medidas, como a limitação do alcance temático de títulos disponíveis aos usuários, aumento do número de acessos que ativam a compra, determinação que os livros acima de um determinado valor sejam pré-aprovados pelo bibliotecário responsável e definição de um limite de valor a ser gasto em um determinado período. Portanto, estabelecer limites é a chave para que este modelo funcione da melhor forma em uma biblioteca, principalmente naquelas com maiores restrições orçamentárias (BUCKNELL, 2012;COSTA;CUNHA, 2014;GRIGSON, 2011;SCHROEDER;WRIGHT, 2011;SERRA, 2014).…”

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Modelos de negócio para aquisição de livros eletrônicos: uma revisão de literatura.

Gomes

Zattar

2016

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Este artigo descreve os principais modelos de negócios para aquisição de livros eletrônicos em bibliotecas e unidades de informação. Para isto, traça um breve histórico do processo de desenvolvimento de coleções e suas etapas com foco na etapa de aquisição. Utiliza a pesquisa descritiva como procedimento metodológico. Apresenta como resultado os modelos de negócios mais comumente oferecidos pelos canais de compra de livros eletrônicos: a aquisição perpétua, a assinatura e a aquisição orientada pelo usuário, mais conhecida em inglês como patron-driven acquisition (PDA). Descreve as principais características de cada modalidade de compra apresentada, além das implicações que trazem ao processo de desenvolvimento de coleções e ao licenciamento dos itens, bem como seus pontos fortes e fracos. Conclui que não existe um modelo que seja considerado o ideal de uma forma geral, pois para cada situação o contexto deve ser analisado para que o modelo adotado seja o mais adequado.

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Buying by the bucketful: a comparative study of e-book acquisition strategies

Cited by 11 publications

References 1 publication

Measuring the impact: Springer Book Archives at Melbourne

Measuring the impact: Springer Book Archives at Melbourne

Literature of Acquisitions in Review, 2012–13

Modelos de negócio para aquisição de livros eletrônicos: uma revisão de literatura.

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