Patron-driven, custom package

Seek out new publishers who offer flexible, patron-driven package options

Approach existing vendors about transitioning their package to one that better meets their needs

As the library budget crunch continues, librarians need to employ the most flexible and cost-effective methods for acquiring new content.  This session presents a case study of an 18-month "paid trial" of Future Science Group journals at the University of Michigan and analyzes this model as a collection development tool.

Collection Development