Evaluating Demand-Driven Acquisitions

Evaluating Demand-Driven Acquisitions examines recent research in demand-driven acquisitions in an effort to develop an evaluation framework specific to demand-driven programs. The chapters in this volume focus on the criteria and methods that are used to evaluate the results of demand-driven programs in research. Case studies and pilot programs from all types of libraries—including interlibrary loan to purchase programs, catalog integrated strategies, and evidence-based collection development—help illuminate the current best practices and benchmarks for demand-driven evaluation.

This book helps librarians and practitioners evaluate their existing demand-driven programs and make adjustments that could decrease costs or expand existing strategies. It is also suitable for librarians with new or emerging demand-driven programs to use as a framework for developing ongoing assessment programs or evaluating pilot programs.

Provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of demand driven acquisitions research Separates research findings by evaluation criteria for ease of useServes as a reference for diverse libraries, including academic, public, and corporate librariesSynthesizes the most current research on this increasingly popular library strategy

Part I. Introduction to Demand-Driven Assessment 1. A Climate of Demand 2. Demand-Driven Acquisitions: Basic and Advanced Options

Part II. Discussion of the Research 3. Assessing for Cost 4. Assessing for Collection Diversity 5. Assessing for Collection Standards 6. Assessing for Usage, 7. Assessing for Workflow and Preservation

Part III. Special Considerations for Different Types of Libraries 8. Academic Libraries 9. Public Libraries 10. Other Types of Libraries

Part IV. Conclusion and Discussion