Demand-driven acquisition at HKUST library: the new normal. Issue 4 (11th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Michael Baker, David; S.Y. Kwok, Catherine; L.H. Chan, Diana; S.M. Cheung, Ada; Kan Wong, Ming
• Is Part Of: Interlending and document supply. Volume 42:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 153
• Page End: 158
• Publication Date: 2014-11-11
• Subjects: Interlibrary loans -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Document delivery -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 025.62
• DOI: 10.1108/ILDS-09-2014-0046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-1615

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – This paper aims to evaluate the impact of three concurrent demand-driven acquisition (DDA) programs on e-book collection development at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Library. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – Counter Book Report 2 reports of the Ebrary, Wiley and JSTOR were analyzed from the launch date of the respective program to June 30, 2014. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – The value of two local DDA programs, Ebrary and Wiley, were seen. JSTOR program needs to be evaluated at local and consortial levels when the pilot is finished. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – The experience of HKUST Library will provide a reference point for libraries that are yet to implement their DDA program.</p> </sec> </abstract>