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Agenda  Value of eBooks versus Print  Value of eBooks on MD Consult  Questions & Answers

 Conversion Criteria  Usage data  Cost The Value of eBooks versus Print

Source: 2009 SMS Research/Elsevier Survey Responses from 450 Librarians Worldwide What are the Impact Factors for Librarians considering eBooks, BEFORE investing in eBooks?

Benefits/Impact factor to increase eBook holdingsPercentage Accessibility 24/769% Multiple Simultaneous Users26% Quick Browse & Search20% Cost19% Patron Preference for Online13% Increased Discoverability & Usage13% Ease of Use11% Source: 2009 SMS Research/Elsevier Survey Responses from 450 Librarians Worldwide What are the main benefits reported by Librarians AFTER investing in eBooks?

*Source: ARL – Association of Research Libraries **Source: Elsevier usage data, first year of acquisition eBooks – Higher Usage

Higher Usage – eBooks versus Print

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 Quality of the Content  Doody’s Core Titles  Doody’s 5 Star Reviews  MARC Records  Flexible Purchase Options The Value of eBooks on MD Consult

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