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- Title
'Just in case' vs. 'Just in time': e-book purchasing models.
- Authors
Sharp, Steve; Thompson, Sarah
- Abstract
Case studies from the Universities of Leeds and York, together with the experiences of some libraries in the United States and Europe, are used to help demonstrate the range of purchasing options currently available to libraries. The advantages and disadvantages of routine title-by-title purchasing of e-books 'just in case' are examined, the emerging patron-driven 'just in time' model is explored, and the value of large publisher and aggregator e-book packages in comparison to individual purchases is assessed.
- Subjects
ELECTRONIC books; LIBRARY acquisitions; DIGITAL library collection development; LIBRARY users; UNIVERSITY of Leeds; UNIVERSITY of York
- Publication
Serials, 2010, Vol 23, Issue 3, p201
- ISSN
0953-0460
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1629/23201