1. Database and Online Resources Focus Group Janet Anderson-Story July 23, 25 and Aug 2, 7, 13, 2018 Face-to-face August 9 and 14 Virtual
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2. Agenda  Welcome and introductions
 Databases under review and funding sources
 Brief history of SLK databases
 Review feedback from the online survey
 What topics or types of resources could improve the suite of databases we have?
 Rank new suggestions by importance
 Next steps
 Wrap up
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3. Welcome and Introductions!
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4. Why are we here?
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5. What resources have expiring contracts?
EBSCO Learning Express and
Job & Career Accelerator
 EBSCO Premier Package Databases
 ProQuest Heritage Quest
 ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health
 Encyclopedia Britannica
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6. If you want additional details talk to Eric Norris.
Funding
Funding is complex
If you want additional details talk to Eric Norris.
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7. Cost to the state for these databases in FY 2019
$1,018,143
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8. Brief history of SLK Databases
How did we get here?
Brief history of SLK Databases
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9. Timeline 
Early 1990s First statewide database is available – FirstSearch
 1995 SLK and Regents Universities partner to provide Gale databases.
 1998 Johnson County and Topeka Shawnee County Libraries join partnership. Gale InfoTrac is available with unlimited usage.
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10. 2003 Kan-Ed created and helps fund World Book and. ProQuest products
2003 Kan-Ed created and helps fund World Book and ProQuest products.  2011 Database contracts end. State funding cuts threaten SLK services. Focus groups held to obtain input from the library community. Forty libraries contribute funds to ensure continued availability of databases.  2018 Focus groups are held to obtain input from the library community.  2019 Database contracts end. New contracts begin.
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11. Frequently asked questions: What do the databases cost
Frequently asked questions: What do the databases cost? $1,018,143 FY2019 Who’s using them? Everyone How much are they being used? (over 12 months) 9,321,976 queries/11¢ per search query
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12. A brief word about usage
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13. EBSCO Database Suite
Full-text
Citations
total
2 Year Colleges - Public
272,127
391,114
663,241
4 Year Universities - Public
347,017
479,663
826,680
Private Academic
335,759
403,734
739,493
Total Academic Usage
954,903
1,274,511
2,229,414
Public schools
1,311,709
1,580,616
2,892,325
Parochial Schools
22,952
30,163
53,115
Total School Usage K-12
1,334,661
1,610,779
2,945,440
Statewide Direct and SLK
493,793
287,273
781,066
Public Libraries and Regional Systems
44,283
47,947
92,230
Special Libraries
9,371
10,827
20,198
Grand Total
2,837,011
3,231,337
6,068,348
Statewide Direct and SLK – Accessed generically and not through a library’s custom sub-account.
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14. Statewide Direct and SLK 1,091,352
Britannica
Queries
2 Year Colleges
21,018
4 Year Colleges
10,708
Private Academic
11,161
Total Academic Usage
42,887
Public Schools
1,247,799
Parochial Schools
8,405
Total School Usage K-12
1,256,204
Statewide Direct and SLK
1,091,352
Public Libraries
89,984
Special Libraries 29
Grand Total
2,480,456
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15. Statewide Direct and SLK 259,159
Heritage Quest Online
Citations
2 Year Colleges
2,834
4 Year Universities
166,419
Private Academic
845
Total Academic Usage
170,098
Public Schools
1,219
Statewide Direct and SLK
259,159
Public Libraries
87,263
Special Library
579
Grand Total
518,318
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16. Citation Any FT Format Total
ProQuest Nursing
Citation
Any FT Format
Total
2 Year Colleges
6,886
49,880
56,766
4 Year Colleges
15,167
110,696
125,863
Private Academic
3,624
27,520
31,144
Total Academic Usage
213,773
Public Schools
2,402
5,424
7,826
Statewide Direct and SLK
2,683
7,907
10,590
Public Libraries
298
1,713
2,011
Special Libraries
748
3,020
3,768
Grand Total
31,808
206,160
237,968
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17. Statewide Direct and SLK 7,770
Learning Express
# of Sessions
2 Year Colleges
123
4 Year Universities 11
Private Academic
181
Total Academic Usage
315
Public School 15
Statewide Direct and SLK
7,770
Public Libraries
2,979
Grand Total
11,079
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18. Career And Job Accelerator Sessions # of Sessions
2 Year Colleges 8
4 Year Colleges 1
Private Academic 25 34
Statewide Direct and SLK
2,413
Public Libraries
3,360
Grand Total
5,807
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19. or about 11¢ per search query
Total usage 9,321,976
or about 11¢ per search query

20. Review feedback from online survey
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21. Survey Results Total responses 206 Public 441 Total librarian responses 260 Public 70 School 93 Academic 18 Special
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22. Satisfaction with databases24 24 23 24
143
154 99
105
176
195
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23. Sample survey responses to why they gave
Sample survey responses to why they gave the answer they did: There is a good variety of resources offered. Great selection available but more small business resources needed, especially to fill gaps that the small libraries can't afford to offer because of budget and staff time limitations. Databases with more current social issue resources
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24. Some suggested topics  Genealogy  Nursing journals  Historical newspapers  Resources for younger students  Biography  Technology training example – Lynda.com  Job and career skills  Pro/Con resources
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25. Assumptions about new contracts authentication will remain much the same  Local authentication (when feasible)  Geolocation  eCard for remote access
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26. SLK Goal: to provide a foundation of online resources that are good for everyone
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27. Your turn What do you think?
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28. Next Steps Aug. 14, 2018. Focus groups end Oct. 2018 RFP released Nov
Next Steps Aug. 14, 2018 Focus groups end Oct RFP released Nov Vendor responses evaluated Dec Trials begin Mar Feedback evaluated & reported Apr Decisions made May Vendors prepare products Aug. 1, New service begins. Contracts are for at least 5 years.
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29. Wrap Up Thank you!
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30. Contacts Janet Anderson-Story Janet. Anderson-Story@ks
Contacts Janet Anderson-Story Eric Norris, State Librarian Jeff Hixon, Director of Statewide Services
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