衡量在线数据库的价值:验证ROI模型的案例研究

IF 1.8 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
A. Kaba, G. E. El Refae, S. Eletter, Tahira Yasmin
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目的投资回报率(ROI)模型是一种用于衡量投资的财务效益和成本的工具,在这种情况下,是对数字图书馆资源的投资。通过将该模型应用于AAU数字图书馆资源,本研究试图确定这些资源是否为投资提供了足够的价值。设计/方法论/方法所提出的ROI模型有两个不同的阶段,并利用两组不同的数据来计算数据库订阅的投资回报率。在第一阶段,ROI是根据2019-2020学年从数据库下载全文文章的总次数计算的。此信息用于确定数据库订阅成本的财务回报。在第二阶段,ROI是通过检查Scopus数据库中对工程学院2019年30个资助研究项目的引用来计算的。这些数据用于确定数据库订阅对研究成果的影响及其对工程学院研究项目成功的贡献。所提出的ROI模型的两个阶段旨在全面了解数据库订阅的价值及其对财务回报和研究产出的影响。研究结果研究结果表明,研究的第一阶段和第二阶段的结果不同。第一阶段的正投资回报率表明,对在线数据库的投资对AAU来说有很好的回报,因为他们几乎每花一美元就赚一美元。然而,第二阶段的负ROI令人担忧。这表明,对IEEE数据库的投资并没有为AAU带来正回报,甚至可能会耗费该机构的资金。总的来说,这些发现突出了衡量学术图书馆投资回报率的重要性,尤其是在资源可能有限的阿拉伯国家。通过了解图书馆投资对机构成果的影响,图书馆可以在知情的情况下决定将资源分配到哪里,以及如何优化服务,以最好地为社区服务。研究局限性/含义当前研究的发现是基于从特定样本中收集的数据,因此,这些发现可能不会推广到其他学术图书馆。用更大、更多样的样本进行类似的研究可以帮助验证和扩展这项研究的结果。原创性/价值研究结果提供了证据,证明所提出的ROI模型可以有效地应用于阿拉伯国家和阿拉伯世界的学术图书馆,这可以鼓励该地区更多的机构采用该模型来评估其投资和项目。该研究还可以指导如何使该模式适应阿拉伯国家的具体文化和组织背景。
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Measuring the value of online databases: a case study to validate an ROI model
PurposeThe return on investment (ROI) model is a tool used to measure the financial benefits and costs of an investment, in this case, the investment in digital library resources. By applying this model to the AAU digital library resources, the study seeks to determine whether these resources are providing sufficient value for the investment made in them.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed ROI model has two distinct phases and utilizes two different sets of data to calculate the return on investment for a database subscription. In Phase I, the ROI is calculated based on the total number of downloads of full-text articles from the database during the academic year 2019–2020. This information is used to determine the financial returns of the database subscription costs. In Phase II, the ROI is calculated by examining the citations drawn from the Scopus database on a sample of 30 funded research projects for the College of Engineering during the year 2019. These data are used to determine the impact of the database subscription on research output and its contribution to the success of the College of Engineering's research projects. The two phases of the proposed ROI model aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the value of the database subscription and its impact on both financial returns and research output.FindingsThe findings of the study indicated different results between Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the study. The positive ROI in Phase 1 suggests that the investment in online databases has a good return for the AAU, as they are gaining almost a dollar for every dollar spent. However, the negative ROI in Phase 2 is concerning. It suggests that the investment in the IEEE database is not generating a positive return for the AAU and may even be costing the institution money. Overall, these findings highlight the importance of measuring ROI in academic libraries, particularly in Arab countries where resources may be limited. By understanding the impact of library investments on institutional outcomes, libraries can make informed decisions about where to allocate their resources and how to optimize their services to best serve their communities.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of the current study were based on data collected from a specific sample, therefore, the findings may not be generalized to other academic libraries. A similar study with larger and more diverse samples can help to validate and extend the results of this study.Originality/valueThe findings of the study provide evidence that the proposed ROI model can be effectively applied in Arab countries and academic libraries in the Arab world, this could encourage more institutions in the region to adopt this model for evaluating their investments and projects. The study may also guide how to adapt the model to the specific cultural and organizational contexts of Arab countries.
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Performance Measurement and Metrics
Performance Measurement and Metrics INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-
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期刊介绍: ■Quantitative and qualitative analysis ■Benchmarking ■The measurement and role of information in enhancing organizational effectiveness ■Quality techniques and quality improvement ■Training and education ■Methods for performance measurement and metrics ■Standard assessment tools ■Using emerging technologies ■Setting standards or service quality
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