A Method for Developing Library Collections Based on Intensity Indicators. Issue 4 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Halevi, Gali; Sugrim, Sonali; Gizzi, Chelsea
• Is Part Of: Collection management. Volume 43:Issue 4(2018)
• Page Start: 249
• Page End: 263
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Collection development -- medical library -- resources allocation; Collection management (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.205
• DOI: 10.1080/01462679.2018.1519865
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-2679

Abstract

Abstract: This article reports on a multi-dimensional model to collection development and licensing applied in our library following a major separation from a joint-licensing venture with another institution. Our model includes the use of several core metrics, including usage and the context in which usage is measured. The model includes three metrics; Research Intensity (RI), Educational Intensity (EI) and Clinical Intensity (CI). These metrics take into account the differences between research and non-research departments, and their disciplinary foci. This model can be used in its entirety or can be customized by selecting the metrics that fits the needs of the library.