Queensborough Community College: Textbook Reserve Collection

Abstract

Queensborough Community College analyzed the usage of their textbook reserve collection. The library discovered the collection is used most often at the beginning of the semester and around exam time. In addition, the library examined which textbooks by subjects circulate the most and the cost of maintaining the collection. The library concluded that the reserve textbook collection was valuable to the students based on the circulation statistics. The usage is three times the circulating collection even though the service is not advertised. The library wants to transition from print material to digital materials to improve access and accessibility.

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