Science and Technology Library, University of Alberta Libraries: Patron Driven Acquisitions ALA Mid-winter, January 2011 Diane Clark, University of Alberta Libraries University of Alberta Libraries

University of Alberta  Undergraduate – 30,148  Graduate – 6,688  Science  Undergraduate – 7,549  Graduate – 1,786  Engineering  Undergraduate – 3,926  Graduate – 1,340 U of A Libraries  2 nd largest library in Canada  12 th in ARL standings  10.6 million volumes  > 530,000 e-books  > 1400 databases University of Alberta Libraries

Patron Selected Acquisitions  2004 – 2006, Patron Driven E-book Acquisition  2006 – 2010, Patron’s Choice (ILL acquisition) University of Alberta Libraries

Patron Selection Acquisitions: E-books  > 106,000 titles (all subject areas)  > 450 publishers  46% of titles published after 2002  90% of content being added is front list Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.” University of Alberta Libraries

Patron Selection Acquisitions: E-books Project records 11,6256,3843,956 Titles purchased 1, Total expenditure $94,546$81,190$83,000 Average book cost $91$120$101 Selection time 9 wks6 wks Additional titles accessed once (not purchased) Koufogiannaks, D. (2006). E-books: The University of Alberta Experience. E-book Case Studies, Task Force on the Integration of E-books. University of Alberta Libraries

Patron Selection Acquisitions: E-books in Science and Engineering Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Titles  2004 purchases = 1%  2005 purchases = 9% Note: Slightly higher % in technology and chemistry  Usage – 7.5 times per term Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.” University of Alberta Libraries

Benefits  Purchased titles are used  Selector workload decreased  User demand is responded to  Gained knowledge about e-book usage Wilson, K., P. Ryan, D. Koufogiannakis. (2006). “Patron-Selected E-books: New Opportunities in Collection Development.” University of Alberta Libraries

Patron’s Choice: ILL Programme Titles PurchasedNovember 2006 to 2010 All subjects1,035 (1050 copies) Science & Technology179 Circulation - 7,396 times Usage - 7 times for each copy University of Alberta Libraries

Patron’s Choice: ILL Programme YearTitles Purchased Circulation - 1,431 times Usage - almost 8 times for each copy Science & Technology Titles University of Alberta Libraries

Patron’s Choice: Challenges & Rewards  Costs in Canada  Budgets  Selector disconnect  Fills gaps in collection  Focus on user needs  Supported collection development strategy  Recognizes librarians’ willingness to embrace change University of Alberta Libraries

Thanks to Denise Koufogiannakis Comments or Questions Diane Clark University of Alberta Libraries