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Patron-driven acquisition: the experience of three university libraries

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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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, L. A., Heppell, C., Farmer, J., Adey, H., Berrington, M. and Walker, D.
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
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