CDL-Using Amazon

From: Lynn Sipe <lsipe_at_usc.edu> Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:47:08 -0800 To: colldv-l_at_usc.edu

From: Margaret Devereaux <deverema_at_cayuga-cc.edu>

I'm curious what the thoughts of others are about using Amazon (or Barnes & 
Noble, or any other online book seller) as a selection tool.  By this, I 
mean in place of standard sources such as Choice, LJ, etc.

Personally, I occasionally use these online booksellers to verify prices, 
availability, etc.; however, some of my colleagues rely on them to do 
substantial collection development.  We are a small community college and 
do not use approval plans.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Margaret

Margaret Devereaux
Collection Development Librarian
Cayuga Community College
Auburn NY  13021
315.255.1743  ext 2291
deverema_at_cayuga-cc.edu