Evaluating Demand-Driven Acquisitions

By Laura Costello

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0081009461
• ISBN13: 9780081009468
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Chandos Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"