Vendor-assisted e-selection and online ordering: optimal conditions |
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Authors: | Janet L Flowers Scott Perry |
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Institution: | a Head of Acquisitions, CB# 3902, Academic Affairs Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890, USA;b Assistant Head, Acquisitions Department, University of Chicago Library, Acquisitions Department, 1100 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637-1596, USA |
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Abstract: | In response to demands from libraries, a number of library materials vendors have converted their in-house working databases into e-selection and online ordering tools for their customers. Some libraries have embraced these new sources to select titles and then export bibliographic, ordering, and invoice records into their automated acquisitions systems. These libraries have integrated the use of the vendor databases (e.g., GOBI, Collection Manager, Otto-Editions, I libri) into their daily selection and ordering operations. This article will address the forces behind this new approach, some results, the benefits, implications, trade-offs, and optimal conditions for success of this acquisition method. The authors will assess these issues through a more in-depth examination of the experiences at the University of North Carolina Academic Affairs Library and at the University of Chicago Libraries as well as findings in the literature. |
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