ER&L 2016

April 3–6, 2016

Austin, Texas

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S46 - Reimagining Scholarly E-book Assessment: A Study of Discovery, Access, and Use

Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM CDT

Room 105

Conference Track

2. Collection Development & Assessment

Learning Objectives

Implement an innovative assessment methodology that utilizes text analysis to capture and understand users’ e-book search behaviors and information needs,
Evaluate when and why e-books are used by faculty and students in conjunction with scholarly activities,
Create e-book collection development strategies that are based on observed search behaviors and information needs.

Abstract

The study utilizes an innovative assessment method based on text analysis, faculty interviews, and student focus groups. The objective is to understand users’ e-book search behaviors and information needs across disciplines at Columbia University. The findings indicate that the e-book collection supports discontinuous reading, instruction, and ready reference.