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D22 - Reimagining Scholarly E-book Assessment: A Study of Discovery, Access, and Use
jueves, el 7 de abril de 2016 a las 15:15–16:00 CDT
Room 102
Keywords
Academic libraries, search behavior
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.