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Purpose
– This paper aims to evaluate the impact of three concurrent demand-driven acquisition (DDA) programs on e-book collection development at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Library.
Design/methodology/approach
– Counter Book Report 2 reports of the Ebrary, Wiley and JSTOR were analyzed from the launch date of the respective program to June 30, 2014.
Findings
– The value of two local DDA programs, Ebrary and Wiley, were seen. JSTOR program needs to be evaluated at local and consortial levels when the pilot is finished.
Originality/value
– The experience of HKUST Library will provide a reference point for libraries that are yet to implement their DDA program.
Keywords:
PDA,
Collection development,
E-books,
DDA,
Usage,
Demand-driven acquisition,
Patron-driven acquisition,
Ebrary,
JSTOR,
Wiley
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2014
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