Chapter 5. Translation of Quantitative Results to Collection Development Policies

Authors

  • Melissa J. Goertzen

Abstract

Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 4), "Applying Quantitative Methods to E-book Collections"

The results of quantitative analysis projects bring about a greater understanding of budget allocations, general usage trends, and collection impact. This knowledge can translate into collection development policies and serve to improve library services. Evidence discovered through quantitative research feeds into established criteria for acquiring e-book materials and, ultimately, contributes to an ongoing strategy for collection development activities. Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 4), “Applying Quantitative Methods to E-book Collections,” looks at the application of quantitative research results in collection development departments.

Author Biography

Melissa J. Goertzen

Melissa J. Goertzen is the Collection Development Analysis & Support Librarian at Columbia University Libraries. She has ten years of experience working as a writer, project manager, and information professional at academic institutions across Canada and the United States. In 2016, she completed the E-book Program Development Study, an ambitious assessment project that documented the e-book landscape at Columbia University over the course of two years. The results provided a series of strategic best practices for collection development initiatives. She completed a double BA program in English and History at the University of Calgary, followed by a Master of Information Management (MLIS) at Dalhousie University. To learn more, please visit http://melissagoertzen.wordpress.com.

References

Greg Eow, Todd Gilman, Jill Jascha, Caitlyn Lam, Melanie Maksin, Scott Matheson, Colin McCaffrey, and Nathan Rupp, The eBook Strategic Plan Task Force: Report of Findings and Recommendations (New Haven, CT: Yale University Library, March 1, 2013), www.library.yale.edu/departments/collection-development/Yale-ebook-task-force-rpt.pdf.

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Published

2017-05-24

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 4 (2017): May/June

Section

Chapters