... learned and next steps. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a mixed methods approach, combining analysis of usage data with case study observations. Findings The length of the pilots allowed for deep understanding of the needs of this academic library’s community’s engagement...

... reviewed circulation statistics and COUNTER reports to identify usage of career services resources. Findings The major findings of this study indicated that items in the print career collection experienced higher circulation rate than items in the circulating collection at Lied Library. Originality...

... was undertaken to determine to what extent our most highly circulated print books had e‐book equivalents. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Electronic books Collection analysis Usage Print books Comparative analysis Collections management Lending services In recent years...

...Rebecca Schroeder Purpose This paper seeks to provide evidence that patron‐driven acquisition is a successful collection development tool. Design/methodology/approach The study used cost, usage, and cost per use as measurements to compare patron‐driven acquired print and electronic books...

... for the year 2009 is Rs. 2,92,80,000 ($US641,153), and the average cost of periodicals is Rs. 65,212 ($US1,427.96). In brief this article reviews a few studies conducted abroad as well as in India on e‐journal usage in chronological order. Nicholas et al. (2010) discussed the results...