Reiners, L. A., Heppell, C., Farmer, J., Adey, H., Berrington, M. and Walker, D. (2012) Patron-driven acquisition: the experience of three university libraries. SCONUL Focus. 55, pp. 33-37. 1745-5782.
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| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | This article looks at the implementation of patron-driven acquisition (PDA) of e-books across three institutions, including the University of Northampton. It explores the reasons why PDA was introduced, which models were adopted, problems encountered and the effectiveness of the service. |
| Subjects: |
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science > Z687 The collections. The books > Z689 Acquisition (selection, purchase, gifts, duplicates) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z675 Classes of libraries > Z675.U5 Academic libraries |
| Creators: | Reiners, Lys Ann, Heppell, Charlotte, Farmer, Joanne, Adey, Helen, Berrington, Mike and Walker, Di |
| Publisher: | SCONUL |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services |
| Date: | 2012 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 33-37 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | SCONUL Focus |
| Volume: | 55 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 1745-5782 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6580 |
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