Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2017 13:55:17 -0500
To: acqnet_at_lists.ala.org
Mary, Is your college a member of any consortiums? They are a good place to look for bulk buying power when it comes to resources. Join the ALCTS collection development listserv. I have other ideas but must run to a meeting. Feel free to email me dhathaw_at_udallas.edu. Debbie On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 1:27 PM, Atwell, Mary <atwell_at_hood.edu> wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > > > I am somewhat new to collections development and academic electronic > resources, and am seeking forums or other ongoing dialogs that compare > database subscriptions by subject matter and content. Most of the > information I’ve found thus far about electronic subscriptions come from > the vendors or publishers, which can be informative but naturally biased. > > > > I realize that this can get a little dicey in terms of discussing expense, > since institutions and vendors may have unique arrangements on pricing, so > I’m not looking for actual dollar information or contract details. That > being said, with the expense being so significant, and our budget limited > (as most academic library budgets are!), we want to make certain we are > using our money as wisely as we can for our student population. For > example, if the price of one of our main nursing resources jumps too high > (hypothetical), it would really help to find out what other nursing > resources other institutions are subscribing to – to explore for possible > replacement, or to feel good that our money is being spent wisely. > > > > Can anyone recommend such a forum/blog/listserv? I am a member of ALA and > ACRL, but not RUSA – am wondering if this is where I should search, but > RUSA is pretty big. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Mary > > > > Mary Atwell > > Archivist and CDS Librarian > > 401 Rosemont Ave., Frederick, MD > <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Rosemont+Ave.,+Frederick,+MD%C2%A0+21701&entry=gmail&source=g> > 21701 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=401+Rosemont+Ave.,+Frederick,+MD%C2%A0+21701&entry=gmail&source=g> > > Phone 301-696-3873 <(301)%20696-3873>, 3933 > > Email atwell_at_hood.edu > > > > [image: > http://125.hood.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/4C_125_HoodLogo_Horz_Email.jpg] > > > > > -- Deborah Hathaway, MLS Acquisitions Librarian University of Dallas, Cowan-Blakley Memorial Library 1845 E. Northgate Drive Irving, TX 75062 972-721-4122 dhathaw_at_udallas.edu
