Here at Haverford we have made collection decisions based on ebook usage
data. Most recently we looked at usage for a 2012 ebook package purchased
from a science publisher. Based on high usage of math titles, and low
usage of everything else, we decided to purchase only the 2014 sub-package
of math titles. Who knows what usage that will wind up seeing, but at
least it was an informed decision.
Johanna
*--Johanna L. Riordan*
Electronic Resources Librarian
Haverford College Library
610-896-1168
<jriordan_at_haverford.edu>
On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 11:45 AM, <acqnet-l_at_lists.ibiblio.org> wrote:
> All
>
> Over the years, I have attended several sessions at ALA and other
> conferences about collecting ebook usage statistics. Those sessions always
> seemed to be focused on how to collect or the mechanics of collecting, not
> how to use the statistics.
>
> Is anyone using ebook usage statistics for collection purposes? Weeding
> purposes? (Currently we are not removing any ebook titles from our
> catalog). Decision making purposes?
>
> I am trying to determine what useful, actionable information I can get
> out of my ebook statistics.
>
> Stacey
>
> Stacey Marien
> Acquisitions Librarian
> American University Library
> smarien_at_american.edu
> 202-885-3842
>
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