Resource sharing among ARL libraries in the US: 35 years of growth

Mak, Collette

doi:10.1108/02641611111112110

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“…Such acquisitions guarantee at least one circulation, and research studies show they circulate even more than the one's purchased through "just-in-case" or the traditional method. Most of these purchases fall in the social sciences and humanities areas (Schroeder, 2012;Mak, 2011Mak, , 2012Booth and O'Brien, 2011;Wilson-Higgins, 2011;Alder, 2007;Perdue and Van Fleet, 1999;Walsh and Walsh, 2009;Foss, 2007;Reighart and Oberlander, 2008;Allen et al, 2003).…”

Section: Physical Collectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predicting demand for inter-library loan requests

2013

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Purpose -The purpose of this study is to develop a mathematical model that can be used to forecast the demand for the inter-library loan (ILL) requests. Accurate estimates of demand are valuable for assisting researchers in their research endeavors. Design/methodology/approach -Data were gathered at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a period of 48 months from July 2008 to the end of June of 2012. Using these data, a centered moving average with seasonal variation model was formulated for forecasting the demand for the inter-library loan. These forecasts were then compared with the actual values to determine the accuracy of prediction. Findings -Centered moving average with seasonal variation model proved to be a good predictor of the demand for the inter-library loans. The model proved to be a very good forecasting tool as the actual values seem to follow the forecasts very closely. Originality/value -It is very important to be able to forecast the demand for the inter-library loans. Researchers constantly demand material for their research and librarians try to fulfill their demands. If the demand can be forecast with some degree of accuracy, the process can be expedited.

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Section: Physical Collectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Predicting demand for inter-library loan requests

2013

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“…Collective resource sharing groups have been an important advantage for such libraries because they allow members to participate in resource sharing without the added strain on budgets and staff. Consortia have also been identified as one of the key factors in interlibrary loan's consistent growth over the years (Mak, 2011).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Is It Good to Share? An Effectiveness Study of the Indiana Share Program

Harmon

2012

Journal of Interlibrary Loan,Document Delivery & Electronic

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“…Collette Mak (2011), Dennis Massey (2012, and others have produced works looking at the changing trends and growth of resource sharing over the past decades. One form of assessment can be used to change the backend workflow, or process, of resource sharing.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Looking at the literature, scholars contributing perspectives include Oakleaf (2010), Collette Mak (2011), and Jeanne Brown (2010, to name but a few. Resource sharing is identified as being within the library collection discussion of improving access and discoverability while shifting collections from print to digital as well as local institution ownership to consortium and collaborative collections.…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing the value of ILL to our users: a comparative study of three US libraries

Little¹,

Leon

2015

Interlending &Amp; Document Supply

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Purpose – This study aims to combine the patron perception of the interlibrary loan services offered in three libraries: an ARL campus, a small private liberal arts campus, and a large state public library. The goal was to have a vehicle for gathering both satisfaction and value information for each of the services provided by a resource-sharing operation to cross-analyze patron perceptions, satisfaction and value placed on resource sharing at each institution. Design/methodology/approach – A survey was created to gather the information desired, and it was designed to be completed in less than 15 minutes. The survey wording was adjusted depending on the individual participating organization to provide appropriate text for the local patrons. However, the basic content was similar for each library. The survey included an optional field where the patron could enter their name to allow follow-up as desired. It also included an open question to capture anything else the previous questions did not. Findings – This case studies finding include recognition of recurring features found valuable to library patrons utilizing all three institutions: access, speed and people. Each library was able to identify areas of strength and areas to improve upon within their services. Each library also gained insight into their patrons’ perceptions of the resource-sharing services offered. This insight is being used for further assessment studies, as well as to implement changes on each local campus. Originality/value – This study provides insight and data into resource-sharing assessment as related to patron value. As the literature review shows, no studies of this kind have been done recently or across the institutions included: small private academic, large research academic or large public library.

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Resource sharing among ARL libraries in the US: 35 years of growth

Cited by 20 publications

References 3 publications

Predicting demand for inter-library loan requests

Predicting demand for inter-library loan requests

Is It Good to Share? An Effectiveness Study of the Indiana Share Program

Assessing the value of ILL to our users: a comparative study of three US libraries

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