Chapter 5. Translation of Quantitative Results to Collection Development Policies

Melissa J. Goertzen

Abstract


Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 4), "Applying Quantitative Methods to E-book Collections"

The results of quantitative analysis projects bring about a greater understanding of budget allocations, general usage trends, and collection impact. This knowledge can translate into collection development policies and serve to improve library services. Evidence discovered through quantitative research feeds into established criteria for acquiring e-book materials and, ultimately, contributes to an ongoing strategy for collection development activities. Chapter 5 of Library Technology Reports (vol. 53, no. 4), “Applying Quantitative Methods to E-book Collections,” looks at the application of quantitative research results in collection development departments.


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Greg Eow, Todd Gilman, Jill Jascha, Caitlyn Lam, Melanie Maksin, Scott Matheson, Colin McCaffrey, and Nathan Rupp, The eBook Strategic Plan Task Force: Report of Findings and Recommendations (New Haven, CT: Yale University Library, March 1, 2013), www.library.yale.edu/departments/collection-development/Yale-ebook-task-force-rpt.pdf.


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