Shaping a collection one electronic book at a time: Patron‐driven acquisitions in academic libraries

This paper seeks to discuss patron‐driven acquisition (PDA) of electronic books (e‐books), a relatively recent move designed to meet immediate needs rather than predict future use.

The paper notes attributes and drawbacks to the general PDA model.

The paper concludes with a positive assessment of PDA, but with the recognition that sustainability may be a challenge.

The paper offers a balanced perspective of the popular PDA trend.