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S76 - The True Cost of the e-Resource Lifecycle: A Case Study of e-Book Frontlist Purchases
Conference Track
1. Managing e-Resources & Licensing
Learning Objectives
evaluate and document e-resource workflows and efficiencies,
evaluate the benefits and challenges of purchasing e-book frontlists,
discuss their local procedures for frontlist purchases and how information about frontlist purchases is communicated at their institution,
consider new methodologies for assessing the value of frontlists
Abstract
Columbia University Libraries (CUL) explored the costs of e-book frontlists at the time of purchase, as well as through the processes of acquisition, discovery, and access. The findings support best practices regarding resource allocation, staff efficiency, and e-book workflows. Perspectives represent subject specialists, technical services, and collection development.
Presenters
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/eb8fd587453efd617200c3b0a5280e2f.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Amanda Bielskas, Columbia University")
Amanda Bielskas, Columbia University
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/91b81a6e297417d43ab10d0e6f195914.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Colleen Major, Columbia University")
Colleen Major, Columbia University
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8077a9ce41b019d31822ead086c742b9.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Melissa Goertzen, MLIS, Columbia University Libraries")