Literature of Acquisitions in Review, 2012–13

Authors

  • Angela Dresselhaus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.60n3.169

Abstract

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.

Author Biography

Angela Dresselhaus

Angela Dresselhaus (dresselhausa15@ecu.edu) is Head of Electronic Resources at East Carolina University.

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Published

2016-07-28

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