Making Sense of eBook Access and Use Limits across Multiple Collections

Making Sense of eBook Access and Use Limits across Multiple Collections

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has a collection of over seven hundred thousand eBooks across numerous platforms, available to download in multiple methods, and with a variety of purchase options. This presentation explains how UIC makes sense of the language surrounding access and use limits and how librarians can make informed purchase decisions. I created an introductory workshop for departmental liaisons focusing on eBook access and use limit language. After the workshops, I created a LibGuide outlining the type of platforms and the features of each along with other appropriate information such as collection size. I will introduce the audience to both, as well as explain the next steps to the continual process of eBook collection building and maintenance that will be helpful to any institution trying to provide the best possible eBook services for their community.

Hofstetter, Robin

Chinese American Librarians Association Midwest Chapter

2018-05-11

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https://midwest.chapters.cala-web.org/annual-programs/2018-cala-midwest-chapter-annual-conference/2018-cala-midwest-chapter-annual-program/

eng

Presentation

Hofstetter, R. (2018, May 11). Making Sense of eBook Access and Use Limits across Multiple Collections [Paper presentation]. 2018 CALA Midwest Chapter Annual Program, Chicago, IL. https://midwest.chapters.cala-web.org/annual-programs/2018-cala-midwest-chapter-annual-conference/2018-cala-midwest-chapter-annual-program/