Library Camp @ Syracuse, part 4

Well, the session "Print vs. Digital" has turned into a small conversation. We started very much off-topic and then began talking about why managing digital collection is important.

Each aggregator defines full-text differently. You have full-text articles. A publication, however, may not include all its articles in the digital version. So the publication is not full-text. In addition, several issues may impact the content, such as copyright and the publishers ROI on the content.

Publishers don't always notify libraries -- in a timely fashion -- the changes to their electronic resources.

Digital collections can tremendously increase a library's holdings without using more space in the library.

Managing the digital resources requires gross attention to detail.

Given the hassles, why provide digital resources? Increased access. It is also easier for the user (less hassle).

How do the publishers handle "walk-ins" who use college resources?

Who has ebook collection development policies?

This session really became an education session for the four student volunteers. Class was in session!

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