Are we there yet? An analysis of e‐book equivalent coverage in highly‐circulated titles at The College of New Jersey Library
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to determine the extent of e‐book availability and how existing e‐books might meet library needs as defined by monograph circulation.
Design/methodology/approach
This study identified highly circulated print titles and searched for e‐book versions available from aggregators or publishers.
Findings
The results indicate inadequate coverage levels to allow for a discontinuance of print purchasing, but offer clues as to where e‐books might have the greatest impact in this library's collection plans.
Originality/value
The paper introduces a method whereby libraries may determine where e‐book collections best meets user needs.
Keywords
Citation
Link, F.E. (2012), "Are we there yet? An analysis of e‐book equivalent coverage in highly‐circulated titles at The College of New Jersey Library", Collection Building, Vol. 31 No. 4, pp. 132-135. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951211274034
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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