Abstract

Over the past two decades the availability of eBooks to library users has increased exponentially despite continued financial challenges. In this study, four librarians examined eBook and print book usage to determine the best way to allocate collection funds. After determining which subjects were being used, the researchers surveyed students across all campuses and sites to discover the users’ preferences for, and knowledge of, the library’s collections. The study resulted in an improved distribution of funds and insight into what could be better emphasized in bibliographic instruction sessions.

中文翻译：

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比较印刷和电子书使用情况以满足顾客需求

摘要

在过去的二十年中，尽管存在持续的财务挑战，但图书馆用户使用电子书的数量却呈指数级增长。在这项研究中，四位图书馆员检查了电子书和印刷书籍的使用情况，以确定分配收款资金的最佳方法。在确定使用了哪些主题之后，研究人员对所有校园和站点的学生进行了调查，以发现用户对图书馆馆藏的偏爱和知识。这项研究导致了资金分配的改善，并洞悉了在书目教学中可以更好地强调的内容。