评估课程指定电子书的价值

IF 0.4 Q4 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Collection Management Pub Date : 2022-05-04 DOI:10.1080/01462679.2022.2068465

R. Scott, Mallory Jallas, Julie A. Murphy, Rachel Park, A. Shelley

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摘要

许多高校图书馆历来都有限制教科书购买的规定。然而，考虑到最近支持扩大在线教育项目和教科书可负担性倡议的呼声，许多学术图书馆已经改变了方向，投入大量资金为课程中指定的电子书(电子书)提供许可。本研究通过利用常用的评估方法，如效益成本比和使用统计数据，以及新的标准，包括使用大学图书馆资源(RCL)的质量分析和跨学期分配标题的持久性分析，来探索这些材料的价值。研究结果表明，在作者所在机构的背景下，分配电子书是图书馆资金的明智投资。通过从不同的角度研究价值，作者主张用多模态和包容性的方法来解决这样一个复杂的问题的重要性。

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Assessing the Value of Course-Assigned E-Books

Abstract Many academic libraries have historically limited textbook purchases. Given recent calls to support expanded online education programs and textbook affordability initiatives, however, many academic libraries have changed course to invest considerable amounts of money to license electronic books (e-books) that are assigned in courses. This study explores the value of these materials by leveraging commonly used evaluative methods, such as benefit-cost ratio and usage statistics, as well as novel criteria, including a quality analysis using Resources for College Libraries (RCL) and an analysis of the persistence of assigned titles across semesters. The findings suggest that assigned e-books are a wise investment of library funds within the authors’ institutional context. By investigating value from diverse perspectives, the authors assert the importance of approaching such a complex question with multimodal and inclusive methods.

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Collection Management INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

1.60

自引率

44.40%

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期刊介绍： The management and development of library collections is constantly evolving. Collection Management is the essential refereed quarterly journal that presents practical, research-based information about building, administering, preserving, assessing, and organizing library collections. The journal offers library professionals of all types crucial guidance in the fast-changing field of collection management, including the latest developments in sharing and providing access to resources, creating digital collections, preserving both traditional and digital library resources, applying technological developments to managing collections, training and developing staff.