1. CL e Textbook Collections Improving student access to core education resources

2. 2 CL e Textbook Collections: Revised  8 Collections –Core, Subject based, Pick & Mix  Online access via MyiLibrary  Site license  Purchase-only Collection # titles Price* Core Collection23£ 10,000 Psychology10£ 5,000 Marketing10£ 4,000 Government & politics 10£ 4,000 Art & Music10£ 4,000 Communication & Media 10£ 4,000 Pick & Mix 110£ 6,000 Pick & Mix 220£ 11,000

3. 3 Benefits of CL eTextbook Collections For Libraries:  Resolve the problem of student access to key textbooks at all times –24/7 access from anywhere –Access guaranteed, even at peak exam/revision times  One-off investment, easy to budget  Save shelf space and reduce burden of short loan lending  Access in perpetuity  Choice: 2 pick & mix options plus several set collections, to suit all needs For Students:  Portability with Internet based access  Savings! Access to key textbooks is free via the library  Breadth– by cross searching the books, students get a wider perspective on their subjects For Lecturers:  Convenience to know all students have access to the chosen title  Choice: with subject packages, lecturers can offer alternative approaches to the subject matter

4. 4 Possible concerns 1.These Collections seem more expensive than other ebook packages available (eg Springer, Wiley etc) The price of CL e Text collections reflects the specific nature of the content – adoptable textbooks used by tens of students in each class. They are not quite comparable to reference or monograph ebook packages, where traditionally only the library would buy a print copy 2.My library does not have these texts in the short loan collections In this first pilot phase, we have tried to offer different models to suit different libraries’ needs: a core collection of best sellers, 2 pick and mix options and some subject packages. If successful, we plan to increase the range of titles offered and introduce other models. It’s also worth noting that Cengage Learning textbooks may well offer a suitable alternative to other titles in your short loan collection.

5. 5 Possible concerns 3.Why are new editions not included? Based on feed back received from libraries at concept stage, we have settled on a perpetual access model which mirrors how libraries purchase and use print textbooks. We are also looking into the technicalities of offering updates through different business models (eg subscription) at a later stage.

6. Core collection 23 titles 6 An Introduction to Language Communicate ! Physics Sc Eng Organic Chemistry Principles of Web Design Counseling & Psychotherapy

7. Question & Answers oWhen will the collections be available? oAvailable now oHow will access work? oCollections are available online on site license in perpetuity for customers who have purchased them - meaning that all students can access all textbooks at anytime and from anywhere oWill students be able to print/highlight/annotate? oStudents can highlight and annotate, cross-search among books in this collection as well as browsing the book. There will also be limited print functionality oIs MyLibrary Athens/UK Federation Management authenticated? oYes, customers can authenticate via Athens and Shibboleth oCan libraries integrate these collections into their catalogue (OPAC)? oYes, MyiLibrary will provide MARC Records when the order is processed

8. Further Information Email: dorota.murawska@cengage.comdorota.murawska@cengage.com Visit: www.gale.cengage.co.uk/e-textbook-collections.aspx/www.gale.cengage.co.uk/e-textbook-collections.aspx/ Seminārā RTU prezentēja Juris Kreicbergs, Autodati, SIA autodati@rtu.lvautodati@rtu.lv 29245628; 67089741 www.autodati.lv www.bookshop.lv