Implementation of PDA and POD Liberty University Implementation of PDA and POD POD Purchase on Demand Limited to print books Implemented 2006 Seamless to customer PDA Patron Driven Acquisitions Limited to e-books Implemented 2010 Seamless to customer Process Process LESSONS LEARNED Library evaluates PDA eligible e-books Customer makes a request for Interlibrary Loan Library loads MARC for selected books in ILS ILL Librarian evaluates request and determines whether to borrow or buy POD Sometimes the loaned book is never returned, causing issues for acquisitions. Had to develop a means of recording the ILL as a use for the item. PDA Costs can spiral out of control if the library does not take precautionary measures. Books must be identified in catalog as PDA to facilitate management of the MARC. Identification has to be updated once the item is purchased. Customer is presented PDA titles with all other search results ILL Librarian orders book from one of 2 vendors – no processing, quick shipment After contractual use criteria are met, library billed for the e-book. When the book comes in, treated like any other ILL When returned by customer given to Acquisitions to process MARC record is modified to show ownership.