Abstract
Drake University decided to expand our electronic patron-driven acquisition (PDA) program to include print. The reasons were low usage of approval books, librarian uncertainty about which slips to purchase, a desire to make more efficient usage of acquisition funds, and our desire to determine if PDA was a workable acquisitions model for print materials.
This paper will discuss the factors the Library considered in selecting a vendor, including the ability to integrate the two formats without duplication, technical considerations, and real-time stock availability to enable rush delivery.
Additionally, the paper will discuss librarian and teaching faculty roles in developing PDA profiles and profile considerations (e.g., selection of format, delay in electronic publication, and costs).
Drake selected the vendor Ingram’s Coutts to implement the pilot. This paper will discuss and compare Drake's approach to print PDA with other customer, and share details of the choices libraries have when establishing a print PDA plan (determining which titles should be included in the PDA, mediated versus direct to vendor ordering, collecting information about the requesting patron, stock check and rush delivery, etc.). These comparisons will show how the choices made by Drake in setting up the plan and integrating it into the catalog make this print PDA a great example of best practices for others to follow.
Finally, this paper will discuss the metrics for determining the success of the project and future considerations, including refining existing profiles, expanding subject areas, budget impact, and developing a weeding method for records in the catalog.
Figure 1: Display of a regular print book (top) and a PDA print book (bottom) in the online catalog.
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Figure 2: Request form displaying the "Rush delivery is available" message.
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Figure 3: Activity Generated by PDA records.
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Figure 4: Form Visits That Did Not Request A Purchase.
Adding PDA for Print? Consider your Options for Implementation
Drake University decided to expand our electronic patron-driven acquisition (PDA) program to include print. The reasons were low usage of approval books, librarian uncertainty about which slips to purchase, a desire to make more efficient usage of acquisition funds, and our desire to determine if PDA was a workable acquisitions model for print materials.
This paper will discuss the factors the Library considered in selecting a vendor, including the ability to integrate the two formats without duplication, technical considerations, and real-time stock availability to enable rush delivery.
Additionally, the paper will discuss librarian and teaching faculty roles in developing PDA profiles and profile considerations (e.g., selection of format, delay in electronic publication, and costs).
Drake selected the vendor Ingram’s Coutts to implement the pilot. This paper will discuss and compare Drake's approach to print PDA with other customer, and share details of the choices libraries have when establishing a print PDA plan (determining which titles should be included in the PDA, mediated versus direct to vendor ordering, collecting information about the requesting patron, stock check and rush delivery, etc.). These comparisons will show how the choices made by Drake in setting up the plan and integrating it into the catalog make this print PDA a great example of best practices for others to follow.
Finally, this paper will discuss the metrics for determining the success of the project and future considerations, including refining existing profiles, expanding subject areas, budget impact, and developing a weeding method for records in the catalog.