Evidence-Based Collection Management: A Discipline-Specific Usage Analysis of PsycBOOKS |
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| Authors: | Diana Ramirez Simona Tabacaru |
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| Institution: | 1. Texas A&2. M University, College Station, Texasdianar@tamu.edu;4. M University, College Station, Texas |
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| Abstract: | This study examines usage patterns of psychology e-books and equivalent print titles held in Texas A&M University (TAMU) Libraries collections. The authors sought to determine how well PsycBOOKS, a specialized subject-based collection, serves users' needs. Results support evidence-based collection acquisition and management decisions of books in print and electronic formats. Major findings indicate that PsycBOOKS is a critical and cost-effective resource supporting the TAMU user community and that hybrid print and electronic collections should coexist to support a variety of user information needs. |
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| Keywords: | evidence-based collection management e-book usage trends PsycBOOKS hybrid collections |
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