IGeLU 2024

Conference

A presentation to explore the benefits and pitfalls of using the Extended Access feature in ProQuest LibCentral.

With budgets under increasing pressure, how do we make sure we are buying the most appropriate licence for our eBooks through ProQuest eBook Central? How do we maximise our funds, without short-changing access for students? The Extended Access (EA) model will offer some solutions for the hard-pressed acquisitions department – but is it all that it seems?

In my presentation I will demonstrate how I analysed the overall usage data to provide the evidence for going forward with a policy of buying books at 1-user (1U) initially. I will demonstrate how we set the parameters of EA, and also where the potential pitfalls are, and how you’re not always paying what you think...showing clearly how we monitor the spend and control the budgets.

Conference theme: Beyond Limits and Differences: Data, Hidden Treasures and Mermaids...

Virtual session (and available to physical attendees)