Presentation
Electronic Books at Liberty University: Evaluating Our Experience with DDA and EBA Programs
VIVA Collections Forum
(2019)
Abstract
Collection development decisions in libraries represent efforts to optimize the balance between three conflicting objectives: broad content, low cost, and minimal delay. In recent years, the Jerry Falwell Library at Liberty University has come to rely heavily on demand driven acquisition (DDA) and evidence based acquisition (EBA) models. Transitioning to these models has entailed significant changes to the library’s internal operations as well as its delivery of services to users. Use of the DDA and EBA programs has yielded positive outcomes, but maximizing their value requires ongoing evaluation and maintenance.
Keywords
- electronic books,
- collection management,
- academic libraries,
- Liberty University,
- acquisitions
Disciplines
Publication Date
June 7, 2019
Location
Richmond, VA
Citation Information
Gregory A Smith and Nathaniel Pockras. "Electronic Books at Liberty University: Evaluating Our Experience with DDA and EBA Programs" VIVA Collections Forum (2019) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gregory_smith/46/