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March 3–6, 2024

Austin, Texas + Online

We are pleased to share the 19th program of the Electronic Resources and Libraries Conference reflecting our work to support the way we collect, manage, maintain, and make accessible electronic resources.

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Streaming Video Vs. E-Books: Comparing the Value of Streaming Videos and E-Books as a Function of the Library Budget

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 2:15 PM–3:15 PM CST

Exhibit Hall/ Poster Hall

Conference Track

2. Collection Development & Assessment

Audience Level

Intermediate

Keywords

"Streaming video", Acquisitions

Abstract

Streaming videos are an increasingly popular teaching tool in higher education. However, the cost of streaming videos for libraries is unsustainable. This presentation is going to compare the cost of continual streaming video purchases against the cost of e-book purchases as a percentage of the Stony Brook University Libraries’ budget.